UK schools find themselves in a difficult situation. Government guidance and regulations on safeguarding children in education are extensive, but implementing a cohesive strategy that addresses the physical safety and mental well-being of staff and pupils remains challenging. A 2024 survey by the Department for Education found that 69% of headteachers and senior staff…
Stress can significantly impair both situational awareness and reaction times, especially in demanding tasks like driving. MORE THAN 776,000 people are stressed due to work, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, with public administration, defence, compulsory social security, education, human health and social workers reporting significantly higher rates than the average for all industries. This could put…
Halesowen mother of two, Emily Fereday, was so deeply shocked by the fatal stabbing of Leo Ross and the levels of teenage knife crime she was motivated to proactively support The Daniel Baird Foundation and fundraise for emergency bleed control kits. Emily has placed 60 bleed kits in primary and secondary schools in the…
Leading door hardware supplier ZEROplus recently achieved BS EN 1634-1:2014 for its entire Finprotect Plus range. The fire rating means the robust finger protection guards can be installed on fire-rated doors, providing an impressive fire integrity of up to 240 minutes on previously tested steel-based doors and up to 120 minutes on timber-based doors….
The summer holidays are over, lockdown restrictions are no more, and children are once again back at school. Children have had to adapt in more ways than one, and school is no exception. For the academic year 2021/2022, we are expected to see a number of changes among school canteens and the catering services they…
AirPop Kids masks are designed especially for children aged 3 to 12-years-old and have been given the seal of approval by the BSI Kitemark scheme, alongside the Pocket mask – ideal for teens, older students and teachers As thousands of children return to school next month, and with mask wearing recommended in secondary schools and…
LONDON, 12th January 2021 – Protect Classrooms and Communities with Antimicrobials in Schools Following the decision by Government to close all schools, now is the time to introduce long-term protection against all viruses including Covid-19. Bromoco International, makers of Touch Antimicrobial coating, is appealing to local councils and the Government to implement a long term, sustainable plan to protect classrooms and…
A Nottinghamshire primary school has taken tough action to ensure that parents and children socially distance during drop off and pick up times, to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Lantern Lane Primary School, in Lantern Lane, East Leake, has installed steel barriers around the edge of the school, providing a two-metre gap between…
SafeToNet are proud to announce their support for Anti-Bullying Week 2020, which will take place from Monday 16 – Friday 20 November. This year’s themeis United Against Bullying, which urges the nation to come together and play their part inpreventing and responding appropriately to bullying both face to face and online. New statistics from the Anti-Bullying Alliance show that a third of children in the UK have been…
A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to a post-COVID19 way of life. Swiss tech company, Tweaq launched its self-cleaning aluminium door handle, Touch 1, in November 2020. Customers can register their interest…
Signature Masks is doing its bit to support Brits through lockdown 2.0 by reducing the cost of its facecoverings to ensure that everyone can stay protected when making essential trips outside the home.The UK-based company, founded by 19-year-old student James Eid, is selling its Grab & Go Bundle of20 face coverings, 5 alcohol wipes and…
