This re-certification course is for delegates who already hold a Managing Safely certificate.  It refreshes knowledge, builds on existing capabilities and allows for personal reflections on best practices.

A new Managing Safely certificate will be issued to delegates who successfully complete a short assessment.

Suitable for Managers, Headteachers/Health and Safety Co-ordinators and others who have the responsibility for managing health and safety, who have completed the five-day IOSH Managing Safely course.

Is Refresher Training Required? – Yes, within three years.

2025/2026 Course Dates

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Training 7th October 2025 Tickets

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Training 20th January 2026 Tickets

IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Training 6th May 2026 Tickets

Price list 

• Voluntary Aided £195
• Voluntary Controlled £195
• Foundation £195
• Academy Package Customer £235
• Academy Non-Customer (£260)

This nationally recognised, accredited course gives an introduction to why health and safety are important. Working safely shows how everyone can make a difference to their own well-being and that of others through everyday behaviours. This course focuses on best practices rather than legislation.

Suitable for site managers, caretakers, technicians and others who require basic health and safety training.

Is Refresher Training Required? - Yes, every three years

Modules included:

• Introducing working safely 
• Defining hazard and risk
• Identifying common hazards
• Improving safety performance
• Protecting our environment

2025/2026 Course dates 

IOSH Working Safely Training 23rd October 2025 Tickets

IOSH Working Safely Training 3rd March 2026 Tickets

IOSH Working Safely Training 9th June 2026 Tickets

Price list 

• Voluntary Aided £195
• Voluntary Controlled £195
• Foundation £195
• Academy Package Customer £235
• Academy Non-Customer £260

At the end of the course, students will:

• Understand the dangers of fire
• Understand current fire safety legislation
• Understand fire hazards in buildings
• be able to carry out a Fire Safety risk assessment

Content covered:

• Management responsible for fire prevention
• Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005
• Fire safety training for employees
• Fire safety risk assessment (please bring along your current professional fire risk assessment)
• Formulating fire policies
• Damage control planning

Suitable for: This course is a requirement for Headteachers, Managers or Health and Safety Co-ordinators who are either the ‘Responsible Person’ under fire legislation or have been given the responsibility for fire safety for their premises.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years.

2025/2026 Course Dates

Suitable for any member of staff with a designated responsibility as a fire warden.

Is refresher Training Required? Yes, every three years.

To provide the skills and confidence which will allow fire wardens to carry out their duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures. The number of fire wardens required depends on the building's design and use. In addition, you should train extra staff to cover for holidays and illness

External companies carry out this training.

We recommend Fire Training Bucks MK. Please get in touch by phoning 01296 338965 or emailing info@firetraining-bucksmk.co.uk

This course is ideal for new starters and a refresher for other staff. It can be run on request as a twilight or inset session for a group of staff.

Content:        

• Fire procedures in the workplace
• Reducing the risk of arson
• Responding to the fire alarm
• Responding to an outbreak of fire
• Practical use of fire extinguishers 

Is refresher training required? Yes, every 3 years.

External companies carry out this training.

We recommend Fire Training Bucks MK. Please get in touch by phoning 01296 338965 or emailing info@firetraining-bucksmk.co.uk

Following guidance from the Health and Safety Executive, we recommend that all Headteachers and Site Agents attend this online course, which replaces the previous asbestos awareness course.

It is suitable for managers, Headteachers, Health and Safety Coordinators who manage premises and caretakers and site managers who maintain buildings.

Areas covered include:

• Introduction to Duty to Manage Asbestos
• Legislation Behind Managing Asbestos
• Developing an Asbestos Management Strategy
• Asbestos Risk Assessments 
• Reporting Results
• Asbestos Registers and Management Plans
• Asbestos Remediation

Places can be booked directly through the NATAS website for £60 plus VAT. 

Visit Duty To Manage Asbestos Online Course (NATAS)

To consolidate learning, it is recommended that after completion of the course, all delegates read the Council’s Asbestos Policy (SchoolsWeb), which outlines the Council’s arrangements for managing asbestos.

This Legionella course aims to assist duty holders to understand their legal responsibilities, and the health risks created by Legionella bacteria, the control measures to reduce risks associated with Legionella Bacteria and support compliance with the L8 Approved Code of Practice (The control of legionella bacteria in water systems)

This course will provide basic training in managing and controlling water supplies in the school and explain the premises' Legionella log book. 

Suitable and essential for the Legionella ‘Premises Responsible Person’ and the ‘Nominated Legionella Controller’.

2025/2026 Course Dates

Legionella Training Online 25th September 2025 Tickets

Legionella Training Online 3rd December 2025 Tickets

Legionella Training Online 21st January 2026 Tickets

Legionella Training Online 5th March 2026 Tickets

Pricelist

• Voluntary Aided £100
• Voluntary Controlled £100
• Foundation £100
• Maintained £100
• Academy Package Customer £135
• Academy External No Package £150

Every year, the HSE statistics show that falls from height account for a high number of fatal accidents at work and thousands of major injuries.

Fatalities resulting from working at height remain the single biggest cause of workplace deaths.

This training is carried out by a certified CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) practitioner. It will provide you with sufficient information and knowledge to competently:

• Complete working at height risk assessments
• Identify hazards
• Understand the risk assessment process
• Apply the principles of prevention

There will also be a practical element to this course with the demonstration of equipment.

Safety shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions on the day of the course are recommended.

Suitable for all staff who undertake any tasks or maintenance work that involves using a leaning ladder or tall stepladders. Where a risk assessment has demonstrated that the use of a stepladder or kick stool is justified because of the low risk and short duration of use, following the working at height policy 10.2 will provide suitable and sufficient training for their use. Please speak to a member of the Health and Safety Team if you are unsure.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years, Fully Booked

2025/2026 Course Dates 

Working at Height Training 3rd November 2025 Tickets

Working at Height Training 4th February 2026 Tickets

This course gives learners an understanding of the COSHH Regulations and how these apply to work activities.

Areas covered:

• Understand the meaning of ill health
• Understand what a hazardous substance is
• How to complete a COSHH risk assessment
• Recognise the steps to reduce risks
• Gain skills to manage substances safely in the workplace

Suitable for site managers, caretakers and technicians, who regularly handle, use or are exposed to hazardous substances

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years.

Bespoke training available? Yes

2025/2026 Course Dates

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training 27th November 2025 Tickets

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training 12th March 2026 Tickets

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Training 4th June 2026 Tickets

Pricelist 

• Voluntary Aided £100
• Voluntary Controlled £100
• Foundation £100
• Maintained £100
• Academy Package Customer £135
• Academy External No Package £150

Suitable for staff nominated to carry out electrical testing of Portable Electrical Equipment. Any person carrying out portable appliance testing MUST attend an approved course.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years

The Electricity at Work Regulations impose duties on employers and employees to ensure that all electrical systems are regularly maintained. This includes the necessity of having a system in place for the regular inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment by competent persons.

It may be more cost-effective for some schools to train a member of staff to carry out these electrical inspections.

We have had positive feedback from some of our schools who have used TTS Training Services to provide PAT training. More information is available on the TTS website.

Manual handling involves the lifting or moving of loads, which could potentially cause injury to a person's back or their muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. Whilst lifting is the most immediate action which comes to mind, manual handling also encompasses climbing with loads, pushing and pulling, pivoting. In fact, any action that is performed whilst handling an object that is heavy or awkward enough to place strain on the body

This course provides the necessary information and training for employees to understand more about the risks associated with manual handling, how to undergo a risk assessment and how to ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

Suitable for all employees who regularly lift and handle loads.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years

Bespoke training available? Yes, this course can be run on request as a twilight or inset session for a group of staff

The DfE guidance on Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions at School outlines schools' statutory and non-statutory duties in supporting pupils in school with their medical conditions.

This course is designed around this guidance and will help you to understand:

• Importance of record keeping
• Storage and administration of medicine

After the Supporting Pupils in Schools with Medical Conditions training has finished, the Buckinghamshire NHS Trust, School Nursing Service will provide an update on their service and talk to you about their referral process for specific training for Epi-pen, epilepsy and asthma.

Suitable for any employee who has responsibility for managing and administering medicines in the School.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years

Bespoke training available? Yes, Supporting Pupils in Schools with Medical Conditions training can also be run on request as a twilight or INSET session for a group of staff.

For all School Nursing Service training, please visit School Nursing Referrals (NHS) for a referral form. 

2025/2026 Course Dates

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Training Online 30th September 2025 Tickets

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Training 7th November 2025 Tickets

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Training 14th January 2026 Tickets

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Training 10th March 2026 Tickets

Pricelist 

• Voluntary Aided £100
• Voluntary Controlled £100
• Fourndation £100
• Maintained £100
• Academy Package Customer £135
• Academy External No Package £150

This course will look at a range of:

• Play equipment
• Playground surfacing
• Importance of good, regular hands-on inspection
• The value of good record-keeping
• Overall, look at the safety issues around a school from the outside

The course aims to give delegates the confidence to carry out routine inspections with a greater understanding and knowledge. This course is for staff responsible for managing and maintaining a safe playground environment, i.e. caretakers, bursars and head teachers

Suitable for and aimed at those who are responsible for routine (daily/weekly) play equipment inspections.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years

2025/2026 Course Dates

School Play Area Inspection Training 18th November 2025 Tickets

School Play Area Inspection Training 10th February 2026

School Play Area Inspection Training 19th May 2026 Tickets

Pricelist

• Voluntary Aided £200.00
• Voluntary Controlled £200.00
• Foundation £200.00
• Maintained £200.00
• Academy Package Customer £220.00
• Academy External No Package £240.00

This course aims to provide specific tree survey and inspection training at a basic level to allow identification of obvious defects from ground level and then to report their findings to a line manager.

Suitable for anyone who has responsibility for inspecting trees on their site.

Refresher training required? It is recommended that this course be refreshed every three years.

This course is run by Vale Training Services. They can be contacted by telephone: 01296 612291 or by e-mail info@valetraining.co.uk.

Suitable for Management or frontline staff to manage stress and mental health in the workplace or school.

Buckinghamshire Mind is the leading mental health charity in Buckinghamshire; their training services are uniquely built around the insight and knowledge of local people who are experiencing or are recovering from mental health problems.

Each course has been designed to meet the diverse mental health needs of the County’s community. Whether taken for personal development and wellbeing, employee and colleague support, or for key skills in working with people in distress.

Buckinghamshire Mind offer 8 training courses at introductory and intermediate levels, plus internationally recognised Mental First Aid and bespoke opportunities.

The Mental Health Positive Workplace Course is recommended and covers stress, resilience and wellbeing and supporting colleagues.

For more information on the training available, please visit Training Services (Bucks Mind)

Personal safety training will help delegates to anticipate risks to their safety and plan to avoid and reduce, or manage those risks. This course can be tailored to suit your requirements.  

Aims of the course:

• What is personal safety?
• Address personal safety risks relating to your job role
• Be aware of situations where your personal safety may be at risk
• Understand the importance of planning ahead
• Feel more confident when dealing with aggression
• Know how to and who should report an incident

Suitable for staff who work with members of the public, make home visits, travel, undertake outreach work, lone work. Recommended numbers: 8-15 people. 

Please note: Courses relating to Social Care Workers are arranged in-house by Service Areas.

Refresher training required? Recommended every three years

Bespoke training? -Yes, this course can also be run on request as a twilight or INSET session for a group of staff

2025/2026 Course Dates

Personal Safety Awareness Training 15th October 2025 Tickets

Personal Safety Awareness Training 24th February 2026 Tickets

Personal Safety Awareness Training 23rd June 2026 Tickets

Pricelist

• Voluntary Aided £100
• Voluntary Controlled £100
• Foundation £100
• Maintained £100
• Academy Package Customer £135
• Academy External No Package £150

Suitable for all staff who handle food, including PTA/Schools Association and staff who are involved in occasional catering activities, e.g. Fetes and fairs.

Refresher Training Required? Yes, every three years.

EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, but it is also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers

Level 2 (Foundation) Food Hygiene Certificate

New employees who do not already hold a current certificate and who are engaged in the preparation, handling, regeneration or cooking of food should attend a formal basic food hygiene training course to a recognised certificate issued by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or by the Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene (RIPHH) within eight weeks of starting work.

Level 3 (Intermediate) Food Hygiene Certificate

In larger establishments where several employees are engaged in food preparation, a member of the supervisory staff, e.g. Catering Supervisor / Manager, should be trained to an intermediate level, either CIEH or RIPHH.

Volunteers (Non-Employees)

Those who are preparing and handling open food should have food hygiene training appropriate to the amount of time they are engaged in those duties. Volunteers may be supported by employees who already have food hygiene training.

Any volunteer who takes on the sole responsibility for food hygiene should have a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering.

External companies carry out this training. 

Visit the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health for recommended training providers.

Please visit the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Website for recommended training providers.

This 2-day course is the required qualification for the operators of School Swimming Pools.

The syllabus has been designed to take the delegate through all aspects of the operation of a swimming pool, from the legal responsibilities, to pollution control, mechanical systems and hydraulics, chemical process, testing protocols, and corrective actions.

The post-course assignment is focused on the level of understanding of what the regular water test readings mean, rather than the ability just to use a test kit, or to handle chemicals.

Suitable for staff looking after seasonal swimming. This can be Headteachers, site managers/caretakers, class teachers, teaching assistants, parent volunteers, and governors.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years. Please book onto the Information Update Seminar for Small Pool Operators

Visit Carlton Associates for course dates and booking instructions. 

Holders of the Small Pool Operators Certificate have to ensure that their knowledge and practices are ‘current and valid’ at all times. There are many ways of doing this, but the most straightforward way is to attend an Information Update Seminar every 3 years.

This Seminar will provide information on legal, procedural and technical issues and practices that have occurred since the original qualification was taken. Some employers also find it to be a useful ‘reminder’ for staff who may operate (seasonal) outdoor pools for approximately 15 weeks a year, and relinquish their responsibilities for the swimming pool, for the remaining 37 weeks.

Suitable for any person who holds the Small Pool Operators Certificate, and has done so for approaching 3 years.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three years

Visit Carlton Associates for course dates and booking instructions. 

This 1-day Seminar covers the requirements of the PWTAG Code of Practice, with additional coverage of issues, including legislation and documentation requirements.

Areas covered:

• Understanding and application of legal responsibilities
• Documentation and record keeping
• Typical chemicals and their properties
• Water testing
• Storage and use of chemicals

Suitable for and essential for Headteachers, who are responsible for the swimming pool on their site.

Refresher training required? Yes, every three 3 years

Visit Carlton Associates for course dates and booking instructions. 

Suitable for the designated person in a special school or ARP who has been given the responsibility to assess the loads when moving and handling pupils with mobility problems.

Refresher training required? Yes, annually

This course will enable trainees to understand the importance of an ergonomic approach to assessing manual handling operations. It will teach an appreciation of the factors associated with back pain risks, and sufficient anatomy and biomechanics to facilitate understanding the mechanics of back injury.

It will teach the legal implications of the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and load guidance and factors affecting these.

Demonstration of current acceptable techniques will inform delegates’ decision-making. Guidance and practice will be given in the form of an assessment.

Duration: 2 Days

Contact Herts Handling on 01582 730701

Suitable for - the designated person in a special school or ARP who has been given the responsibility to assess the loads when moving and handling pupils with mobility problems and has already completed the 2-day course.

Refresher training required? Yes, annually,

This course will enable trainees to understand the importance of an ergonomic approach to assessing manual handling operations. It will teach an appreciation of the factors associated with back pain risks, and sufficient anatomy and biomechanics to facilitate understanding the mechanics of back injury.

It will teach the legal implications of the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, and load guidance and factors affecting these.

Demonstration of current acceptable techniques will inform delegates’ decision-making. Guidance and practice will be given in forms of assessment. 

Duration: 1 Day

Contact Herts Handling on 01582 730701

Suitable for: This is a requirement for any employee who is involved in moving and handling or supporting pupils with mobility problems.

Refresher training required? Yes, annually

Hoisting and the problems of handling children with complex needs will be discussed and practised, using equipment and positioning aids, particularly for children with special needs. Time will be devoted to demonstration and practice of current accepted good practice in moving children in a variety of care settings and situations, including unexpected situations such as falling. Seated transfers, e.g. wheelchair/chair/toilet, will be practised and the use of wheelchairs covered.

Duration: half a day

Contact Herts Handling on 01582 730701

Suitable for staff who are new to moving and handling, and as the annual update and those involved in supporting pupils with mobility problems, who do not require to be hoisted.

The course will focus on the particular issues that may arise in the paediatric setting, but the use of mechanical aids such as hoists will not be covered. Thus, it will be useful for supervisory staff or workers manually assisting children to move.

Refresher training required? Yes, annually. can be run on request as a twilight or INSET session for a group of staff.

Duration: half a day

Contact Herts Handling on 01582 730701