COMPLIANCE MATTERS

Issue 56: February 2026

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.

Big Walk and Wheel Returns: 16-27 March 2026

Hostile Site Manager Fined After Threatening Inspectors with Violence

British Science Week (6-15 March 2026)

Government to Drive Action to Improve Children's Relationship With Mobile Phones and Social Media

England to Limit At-Home Suspensions to Violent Misconduct

Tarmac Fined £633k After Worker Sustains Life-Changing Injuries in Essex Plant

Parents Prioritising Primary Schools with Free Breakfast Clubs

Update to Gender Guidance in Schools and Colleges

New Plan to Address Ageing and Fragile Schools Following RAAC Crisis

High Absence Rates Among Autistic Pupils in the UK

Draft Updates to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Parents of Murdered Schoolboy Highlight Missed 'Red Flags'

New Guidance Proposed for School Internal Exclusions

DfE Press release: 10-year Plan to Revitalise Schools and Colleges for Every Child

School Staff Room Food Storage

Handsam is 18!

Marilyn Hawes on Abuse in Sport

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