Education Training

Relevant, fun and engaging

Our sector-specific courses have been written by our team of education specialists, each with decades of experience of working in settings from EYFS to HE. This means that our courses are relevant, fun and engaging - yes, H&S training really can be fun whilst getting important messages across.

All of our Tamar Safety training sessions, including IOSH Managing Safely, can be tailored to suit your needs, and the full range of courses can be found in our training course list. We also offer the following courses written specifically with education settings in mind. 

Have a topic in mind, but can't see a course on our lists? We also write tailored courses to your briefing to ensure you get the exact course that you need. Simply get in touch and contact us for more information and to book your training with us.

Education training course list

Education: Asbestos Management (1 day)

Booking Ref: TSEAM

This course is aimed at those responsible for managing and maintaining estates in educational settings, such as schools, nurseries, colleges and universities and suitable for estates managers, operations managers and senior leaders. The course includes our asbestos awareness course, which is then expanded and developed to give a greater insight and understanding of surveys, registers and management plans which is delivered in-line with DfE Good Estates Management for Schools (GEMS) guidance.

Education: Estate Management (1 day)

Booking Ref: TSEEM

This course is aimed at those responsible for managing and maintaining estates in educational settings, such as schools, nurseries, colleges and universities and suitable for estates managers, operations managers and senior leaders. The course combines the DfE's Good Estates Management in Schools (GEMS) guidance with HSE, RoSPA and Government guidance on estates and facilities management. Course content includes hazards and controls associated with fire, asbestos, legionella and RAAC. Delegates will receive a template checklist document to use at their sites to support their operations.

Education: School Technician H&S (1 day)

Booking Ref: TSEEM

This course is aimed at School Technicians and those in similar roles in the Sciences, DT and Creative Industries departments to support them in preparation and teaching environments. The course is delivered through a combination of tutor-led delivery, case studies and activities to cover a wide range of topics and current best practice guidance to establish and maintain a safe working and learning environment in classrooms, workshops and preparation areas.

As a recognised Associate Member of CLEAPSS we can identify relevant documents and guidance that they produce to support you if your establishment is also a member.

Education: Fire Safety Management (2 days)

Booking Ref: TSFIREESM

This advanced course is aimed at fire safety managers, personnel with fire safety responsibilities, or for those developing their career in fire safety management in education settings including schools, nurseries, colleges and universities. The course is split into 2 distinct days. Day 1 is theory-based, using a range of case studies, tutor-led direction and activities focusing on fire legislation, guidance, duties and human behaviours. Day 2 is delivered through practical and workshop activities, giving delegates the opportunity to put their knowledge and theory into action. Throughout the course, delegates will develop an understanding of and have the ability to create a fire safety policy and strategy, checklists for fire safety checks, and fire warden actions to support evacuation plans.

This 2-day course can also be used as introduction in preparation for a fire risk assessor course or the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.

Education: H&S for Education Leaders (1 day or 4 x 2-hour modules)

Booking Ref: TSHSEDLEAD

Drawing on years of experience in the sector holding roles as a Chair of Governors, School Business Manager, H&S Manager and a vocational tutor in settings from EYFS to HE, MATs, Independent Schools, Studio Schools and other provisions makes Tamar Safety perfectly placed to deliver H&S training that understands the nuances and pressures of educational establishments. This course is aimed at senior roles, such as Trust Executives, Headteachers and SLT members. The course is delivered through a combination of tutor-led delivery, case studies and activities to cover legal duties, safety culture, policy and procedure, Good Estates Management in Schools (GEMS) and learning outside the classroom.

Education: H&S for Governors and Trustees (2-hour awareness)

Booking Ref: TSHSEDGOV

Drawing on years of experience in the sector holding roles as a Chair of Governors, School Business Manager, H&S Manager and a vocational tutor in settings from EYFS to HE, MATs, Independent Schools, Studio Schools and other provisions makes Tamar Safety perfectly placed to deliver H&S training that understands the nuances and pressures of educational establishments. This course is aimed at Governors and Trustees that form Local Governing Bodies, MAT Boards and similar. The course is delivered through a combination of tutor-led delivery, case studies and activities to cover legal duties and the requirements of their role in ensuring the H&S functions in their establishment(s) are effective and compliant.