Questions and Answers

Recently, a pupil suffered a minor incident in the playground. He did not need medical intervention, but we informed the parents and they have insisted that we report the incident to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Does a minor incident have to be reported?

What are the responsibilities of providers regarding first contact practitioner roles?

How can we work towards more inclusive recruitment and support of disabled people in our primary care workforce, as set out in the NHS’s People Plan?

What are the new physical activity guidelines for disabled children?

I heard that there was going to be a consultation early in 2022 on UK REACH. Has that been released yet?

We are thinking about investing in a new printing process which uses organic solvents. We are aware of our duties to minimise workplace exposure to chemicals under the COSHH Regulations, but are unsure which environmental regulations apply, if any. We are based in England.

How can we recognise the signs and symptoms of eating disorders in students?

We still have a lot of staff absence due to Covid-19 and we need to limit child attendance. How do we prioritise early years places for children at our nursery?

How can teachers support Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW)?

Do we still need to report any Covid-19 cases at our nursery to Ofsted?