How we support schools
Our Property & Compliance team are here to offer the expertise and guidance your school needs to meet the multitude of health and safety obligations it faces – through audits, training and a whole host of other supports.
Improving health and safety step by step
We’re here to ease your school and staff through the process of addressing your school’s needs. From working to understand which areas need attention to applying practical solutions, we have it covered.
We talk to you to gauge the level of service you’re looking for and the areas of health, safety and facilities management with which you need help.
If relevant, we arrange for a property advisor to inspect your school facilities. They assess risks and identify issues that need to be resolved to achieve legal safety standards.
Based on our findings and your areas of need, we propose a bespoke plan of action. This might include training, setting up a monitoring system, and taking any remedial action needed.
We carry out the agreed actions – from providing training and creating policies to commissioning any required physical work on your property through our network of approved contractors.
We’ll review your health and safety arrangements, as necessary. If you’re a member with us, we’ll be back for regular site visits (at least six times a year), and we’ll bring you updates on legislation changes, annual reviews and more.
Frequently asked questions
How often should we portable appliance test electrical items?
Do I need to keep records of PA Testing, and should items tested be labelled?
I hot desk, so do I need to carry out display screen assessments every time?
When is a ladder right for a job?
Should the school be providing me with PPE?
How often do we need to do an evacuation drill?
What is the target time for a fire evacuation drill?
What is the minimum temperature allowed for a classroom?
What PLP's values mean for schools
We’re always here to deliver reliable advice and to help you adapt quickly to changing safety regulations.
Our overarching purpose is to help keep your school safe and empower people to take the right actions.
We use an innovative mix of personal guidance, training and digital resources to deliver the best possible service.
Collaborations between our advisors, contractors and school staff are central to effective health and safety strategy.
We'd love to support you
Please reach out to our friendly team at our office using the details below.