COMPLIANCE MATTERS

Issue 53: September 2025

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.

2025 Academy Trust Handbook: Key Changes and What They Mean for Trusts

Changes to the New Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

Data Protection: Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

FPA: New National Standard for Fire Risk Assessors Published

Martyn's Law - a Reminder

New Digital European Union Entry Systems to be Implemented from October 2025

Prepare For the Updated Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Guidance 2026.

Updated Statutory Guidance for the RSHE curriculum

Key Changes to KCSIE 2025

Handsam Announce More New Features on the EdSafe System - Data Protection and Radiation Protection Visit Results and Actions

Handsam Edsafe Audits - Another year-on-year improvement in results

Handsam Announce Another New Module on the EdSafe System - Data Breach Record

Trust Due Diligence audits - a New Service From Handsam Ltd

Ban on Silencing Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims Hailed as 'Huge Milestone'

Easy Read Guide to Health and Safety for Disabled Workers and People Who Work With Them

Emojis: More Than Just Playful Icons

Fire Door and Fire Compartmentation Surveys - What Are They and Why Do You Need Them?

First Aid Liability Clarification from the RPA

Freedom From Abuse: Courses and Seminars

Gas Safety Week: 8th-14th September 2025

Handsam Ltd Have Updated the Tasklist Compliance System to Reflect the Requirements of New Legislation and Guidance.

HSE Reports 124 Work-Related Fatalities in Great Britain in 2024/25 Data protection - audio recordings

How To Have a Successful HSE Asbestos Inspection

Inquest Finds School Allergy Procedures Not Fully Followed Before Pupil’s Death

Invacuation Procedure: What It Is and When to Use It

Legal Responsibilities for Reviewing and Managing CCTV Footage for Schools

Need a Radiation Protection Advisor service and CLEAPSS membership due to your existing provider ceasing their provision?

Parent Urges Schools to Prioritise Sun Safety After Pupil Suffers Severe Burns on School Trip

Protecting Your Data From Cyber Attacks - ICO Guidance

Safety Alert: Risk of Injury from Motorised Display Screen Wall Mounts in Educational Settings

Steps to Take When Responding to a Subject Access Request (SAR)

What to Do If a Fire Safety Inspector Visits Your School

Who Are the AAOLEV and What Do They Do for Schools?

World Mental Health Day: Oct 10 2025

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