SAFE Schools
Because every child deserves a place to learn and every member of staff deserves a plan.
SAFE Schools provides practical and proportionate training designed to strengthen preparedness, improve confidence and support safer educational environments. Covering prevention, awareness and emergency response, the course equips schools and education settings with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a range of incidents and challenges.
Course Overview
Schools and education settings face a growing range of responsibilities around safety, wellbeing and preparedness. While educational environments should remain welcoming and positive places, organisations also need confidence that staff understand how to recognise risk, respond appropriately and support children and colleagues during unexpected events.
SAFE Schools provides practical training designed specifically for educational settings. Through realistic discussion, planning and scenario based learning, delegates explore emergency procedures, communication, situational awareness and response principles relevant to schools, colleges and educational organisations.
The programme supports schools in strengthening confidence, improving preparedness and building a positive culture around safety without creating fear or unnecessary complexity.
About the Trainer
Training is delivered by experienced professionals with backgrounds in policing, safeguarding, emergency planning, crisis management and protective security. Trainers bring operational experience and an understanding of educational environments to ensure learning remains proportionate, credible and practical.
What Does the Course Include?
- Learner workbook and supporting materials
- School preparedness guidance
- Emergency planning resources
- Scenario and exercise materials
- Supporting reference documents
- Interactive exercises and discussion activities
- Scenario based learning tasks
- Knowledge checks throughout delivery
- Trainer observation and feedback
- Guidance from experienced instructors
- Practical support and discussion opportunities
- Access to operational insight and advice
- Ongoing support throughout the programme
- Certificate of attendance or completion
- Evidence of preparedness and school safety training
- Supports continuing professional development requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Improve understanding of school related risks and vulnerabilities
- Strengthen situational awareness within educational settings
- Understand principles of lockdown, invacuation and evacuation
- Improve communication and emergency response confidence
- Support preparedness planning within school environments
- Recognise indicators of concern and emerging issues
- Develop safer and more resilient educational environments
Who Is This Course For?
- Headteachers and senior leaders
- School business managers
- Academy trust leaders
- Safeguarding teams
- Teachers and support staff
- Site and facilities teams
- School governors and leadership groups
- Colleges and education providers
- Duration: 1 Day
- Level: Level 3
- Delivery: In Person
- Awarding Body: Highfield
- Start Date: Flexible
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Enrol today and start working towards your qualification at a pace that suits you. Our team are on hand to answer any questions.