Lone Working in Schools

Holding a lone worker app

When you think of schools, you don’t often think of someone being on their own, but in reality, many people become lone workers throughout the school day. Who is a lone worker? Key holders: Being the first person on site opening up the school and turning all the lights on or the last person locking …

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Ofsted Guidelines for Lone Working in Schools

Ofsted Guidelines for Lone Working in Schools

Ofsted states that all schools must have an up to date Health and Safety policy¹. Health and safety laws require schools to assess risks and put in place proportionate control measures. All schools should regularly monitor and review their health and safety policies to ensure they are reducing risks. Investigating Lone Worker Incidents in Schools …

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