Lone Working in Education

An increase in the lone work force

As the landscape of education changes, so does the job description. The role of a teacher no longer involves working from a fixed location from 9-3. Many may be expected to attend events, trips, after school clubs, and home visits; all of which may put them at an increased risk of abuse or attack.

The caretakers, cleaners, utility managers, technicians, researchers and security personnel who commonly work out-of-hours can face similar risk.

A need for protection

Whether employees in education work alone on a daily basis, or infrequently, they should be provided with adequate means of protection as a basic duty of care requirement.

Ofsted guidelines and health and safety law state that all schools must have an up-to-date health and safety policy, with measures in place to protect lone workers.

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