COMPLIANCE MATTERS

Issue 55: January 2026

Published at the start of every half term by HANDSAM, the leading experts in education compliance management, COMPLIANCE MATTERS keeps education professionals up to date in all aspects of health and safety.

Managing Risk in an Ageing Workforce

Use of Reasonable Force in Schools: New Guidance from April 2026

World's First Workplace Standard on Suicide Awareness, Published By BSI

DfE Refuses to Publish Full Findings of Data Handling Audit

Mother Calls for Allergy Pens in Schools After Five-Year-Old's Death

Tree Safety

Roofer Sentenced for Putting Workers' Lives at Risk

New Guidance From OEAP - Inclusive Trips for Autistic Students

Get Involved With Safer Internet Day

Handsam Task Progress Chart

New HSE Asbestos Resources: Asbestos Management Plan Template and Asbestos Register template

Severe Injury Caused by Obsolete Gate Latch

Children's Mental Health Week 2026

Health and Safety Statistics, 2025

Children's Mobile Games Face Increased Scrutiny Over Online Privacy

DfE Launches Programme to Cut Costs and Curb Supply

Pupils Worry Al Is Undermining Study Skills, Research Suggests

National Fire Chiefs Council Shares Concerns Over Li-ion Battery Safety

High Quality Outdoor Learning – a Guide for Educational Settings

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