At Meadowhead School Academy Trust we are committed to the health and safety of our staff, students and visitors. Ensuring the safety of all our users is of paramount importance to us and the Health and Safety policy below reflects our dedication to creating a safe and healthy environment.

We are committed to:

• Providing a productive and safe learning environment.
• Preventing accidents and any work-related illness.
• Compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Minimising risks via assessment and policy.
• Providing safe working equipment and ensuring safe working methods.
• Including all staff and representatives on health and safety decisions.
• Monitoring and reviewing our policies to ensure effectiveness.
• Setting high targets and objectives to develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensuring adequate welfare facilities are available throughout our establishment.
• Ensuring adequate resources are available to address health and safety issues, as is reasonably practicable.

For up to date guidelines on COVID-19 we urge you to refer to the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Educational settings are now advised to treat Covid as any other respiratory illness. (As of September 2022)

For information on when to ring 111 please see the information on this website https://www.nhs24.scot/111/when-to-phone-111/