Health, Hygiene & Safety

With winter illnesses threatening to disrupt the school term and flu cases among school children currently twice the national average, parents are seeking ways to keep children healthy and focused. Now, a dietitian reveals that specific food choices – and how they’re introduced – can transform both eating habits and learning potential. …

As the new term starts Transport for London (TfL) is calling on London schools to join its accreditation programme to encourage sustainable travel to school, to help improve air quality, health and safety. It follows a 10 per cent increase in schools achieving the highest ‘Gold’ status last academic year. …

The national ‘Step into the NHS’ secondary school competition prize has been awarded to three pupils from Newcastle High School for Girls’ (NHSG) in recognition of their innovative approach to promoting careers in healthcare. The entry, which was submitted by Year 9 pupils Hannah, Millie and Lily, was selected from …

A West Yorkshire based distributor and stockholder of high-performance decorative panels is celebrating after a scientific surface solution it offers was nationally recognised for making the indoor air quality of UK classrooms safer and healthier. Performance Panels Limited, based in Halifax, supplies and distributes Trespa® TopLab® BASE, a surface panel …

Schools are supposed to be havens for learning and growth, yet many students and teachers breathe air riddled with allergens, pollutants, and even viruses. While proper ventilation is crucial, it’s not enough in today’s world. Here’s why air purifiers are emerging as vital allies in creating healthier, more productive learning …

Deliveries of defibrillators begin today (Friday 20 January) to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have a life-saving device. Last year, the government committed to supplying state-funded schools across England with defibrillators to make sure there is a device in every school. It follows campaigning from the Oliver …

New from skin health and surface hygiene expert, GOJO Industries-Europe, are PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes. Ideal for use in healthcare, leisure, education, health and fitness facilities, hotels, and office buildings, these versatile multi-use wipes are suitable for sanitising hands, general surfaces, and food-contact surfaces. This eliminates the need …

Free period products will continue to be available for schools to distribute to their pupils in England. This comes as the Government extends its fully funded scheme providing tampons, pads, and menstrual cups and other environmentally-friendly products until the end of the academic year. The programme, which launched in January …

A new support scheme for school leaders is being launched by DfE today. The scheme will provide one-to-one counselling and peer group support to around 2,000 school leaders, helping those at deputy head level and above with their mental wellbeing. Education Support will deliver the new mental health support scheme …

St Denis’ primary school in Glasgow is teaching pupils the importance of hand hygiene through a brand new schools programme developed by Dettol – Dettol Hygiene Quest – alongside educational and medical experts. As the official hygiene partner of this year’s UN Global Climate Change Conference (COP26) Dettol has been …