Effective health and safety for heads of science NY332 / A21
Summary
Effective health and safety (H&S) in science leads to better practical planning and improved outcomes for students. Heads of department are key to ensuring that health and safety is considered by all staff while being proportional to the risks involved.
This one day remote course will enable you to focus on the core areas of concern in science departments, while equipping you with the skills and knowledge to appropriately audit.
Who is it for?
Secondary heads of science.
What topics are covered?
- planning of purposeful practical work
- common areas of concern in science
- effective risk assessment
- auditing practical lessons, technician activities, teaching and storage spaces
- planning for emergencies
- identifying key training for your team
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered remotely via Adobe Connect.
How long is this course?
This is a one day course, delivered remotely.
Who is the course leader?
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Mark Langley
I am the Science CPD Lead at the National STEM Learning Centre, York. With a chemistry and physics background, I have taught in a number of...
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Outcomes
You will be able to:
- identify areas for development in your department
- challenge common misconceptions around what effective H&S actually is
- plan for training needs of staff
- be able to conduct effective audits of H&S in your department
- consider how effective your practical lessons are for students
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Session 1 - H&S misconceptions and common issues | 30 March 2022 | 09:30-10:30 | Virtual |
| Session 2 - What is effective risk assessment in practice? | 30 March 2022 | 10:45-11:45 | Virtual |
| Session 3 - Purposeful practical work in science | 30 March 2022 | 12:30-13:30 | Virtual |
| Session 4 - Auditing and monitoring | 30 March 2022 | 13:45-14:45 | Virtual |
| Session 5 - Identifying training and planning for emergencies | 30 March 2022 | 15:00-16:00 | Virtual |
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If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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