Leading health and safety in science departments SL253 / YB01
Summary
Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.
This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians and experienced teachers, will develop the skills to both audit, plan and implement coherent practical health and safety in your science department. Hands-on practical work will enable participants to further understand the processes of good risk management, as well as focussing in on areas such as teaching space management, the prep rooms and stores, as well as going outside of the lab. There is also support post-course, to help participants with implementing good practice in their department.
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Who is it for?
- Science Teachers
- Technicians
- Senior technicians
- heads of science
What topics are covered?
- Health and safety
- effective practical work
- good practice in science departments
How will you learn?
Immersive 2 day face to face CPD
How long is this course?
2 days
Who is the course leader?
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Mark Langley
I am the Science CPD Lead at the National STEM Learning Centre, York. With a chemistry and physics background, I have taught in a number of...
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Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
- audit their departments for good practice in health and safety
- develop management tools for ensuring compliance
- plan for a coherent approach within their school
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Leading health and safety in science departments | 01 October 2025 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Leading health and safety in science departments | 02 October 2025 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Cost
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. | ||
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT | |
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£640.00 +VAT | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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