2026 Annual Health & Safety Update for Education Settings

Stay Up to Date with the Latest Health & Safety Requirements

Health and safety responsibilities continue to evolve, with new legislation, updated guidance and emerging risks affecting education settings each year. Our 2026 Annual Health & Safety Update for Education Settings has been developed specifically for schools, academies and trusts, ensuring staff remain informed, compliant and confident in their day-to-day responsibilities.

This online refresher course highlights the latest changes in legislation, reinforces key health and safety principles and supports schools in maintaining a strong culture of safety and compliance. Education settings are expected to manage health and safety effectively as part of their wider statutory responsibilities.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, staff will:

• Understand the latest health and safety developments affecting education settings in 2026.
• Refresh their knowledge of core health and safety responsibilities.
• Recognise new and emerging risks within schools.
• Understand updates to legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Know how to report hazards, incidents and near misses effectively.
• Contribute to a positive health and safety culture across the school.
• Apply updated knowledge confidently within their day-to-day role.

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Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Teachers
• Teaching assistants
• School leaders
• Office and administrative staff
• Site, premises and facilities teams
• Catering and cleaning staff
• Technicians
• Governors and trustees
• All employees working within education settings

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Certification and School Reporting

Learners who successfully complete the course and pass the final assessment will be awarded a Compliance Classroom Certificate of Completion. Schools and trusts benefit from access to completion records and progress tracking, enabling administrators to monitor staff participation, identify outstanding training requirements and maintain clear evidence of compliance. This provides a straightforward and effective way to manage mandatory training across the organisation.

Why Choose The Compliance Classroom?

• Developed exclusively for schools, academies and trusts.
• Updated annually to reflect the latest legislation and guidance.
• Created by experienced education professionals.
• Realistic school-based scenarios and practical examples.
• Flexible online learning available anytime, anywhere.
• Knowledge checks and certificate upon successful completion.
• Supports inspection readiness and a proactive safety culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do schools need an annual health and safety update?

Health and safety legislation, guidance and recognised best practice continue to evolve. Annual refresher training helps ensure staff remain aware of their responsibilities and any significant changes affecting education settings.

Is this course designed specifically for schools?

Yes. Unlike generic workplace refresher training, this course has been written exclusively for education settings using realistic school scenarios and examples relevant to school staff.

Who should complete the course?

The course is suitable for all school employees, including teaching staff, support staff, site teams, administrative staff and school leaders.

Can the course be completed online?

Yes. Staff can complete the training online at a time and pace that suits them, making it ideal for whole-school annual refresher programmes.

Does this course help schools meet their legal responsibilities?

Yes. The course supports schools by helping staff understand current health and safety expectations, promoting safer working practices and reinforcing employer responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation.