Feature Articles

Rebecca Fisk, an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) outlines some of the issues to consider and national training opportunities when becoming a SENCO in early years provision. A SENCO is pivotal in good inclusive practice, which can make all the difference to children and their families.

The Government has noted a trend towards the removal of sex-specific toilet provision over the past few years. Can gender-neutral facilities meet everyone’s needs? Laura King considers the expectations and requirements for toilet provision.

Caroline Raine discusses how to work safely with hazardous products and substances that are commonly found on construction sites. She discusses the steps to be taken and give tips on best practice.

The new draft waste prevention programme for England, published on 18 March, demonstrates that the Government has grasped the importance of a circular economy and appreciates that it could bring major economic benefits — including job creation — while tackling the environmental imperatives of conserving resources and reducing carbon emissions. Caroline Hand reports on the details of the proposal.

A vaccine to prevent serious health effects from coronavirus has been developed and made available to the public. In this article, Nicola Mullineux, Group Content Manager at Croner-i explores the top questions employers may have surrounding the vaccine, such as requiring employees to be vaccinated and more.

Following the cancellation of external summer exams for the second year running Michael Evans looks at the alternatives for 2021.

Mike Sopp advises on the key issues for employers when managing workplace first-aid provision in the current crisis.