May 22, 2013

A ‘One- Stop- Shop’ for your School’s Outdoor Areas

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Schools often have a number of outside areas that require protection from the elements, whether sun, wind or rain. Each area may need a totally different solution to the others as some may need awning style cover whilst others require rigid framework for cycle storage and shelters. In S Zone UK, schools have a one-stop shop for all solutions to the problem of providing suitable shelter without breaking the budget.   S Zone UK is a supplier of awnings, canopies, parasol umbrellas, pavilions, outdoor classrooms, cycle shelters and other … [Read more...]

Who would not want to know how to reduce accidents and what to do in an emergency?

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When a child, work colleague, parent, friend or stranger is taken ill suddenly or is injured in an accident, you need to know what to do. It is simple and fun to learn and gives you the confidence to act promptly and appropriately in a crisis – a very good feeling compared to being a helpless bystander. AETP will take pleasure in providing you with relevant First Aid training.   First Aid – including in the curriculum  AETP is a HSE Approved First Aid at Work training organization, a HABC Approved Health and Safety Training Centre, … [Read more...]

How Safe Is Your School?

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The number of school buildings containing asbestos has been brought to the fore once again on daytime TV, by Michael Lees, from the campaign group Asbestos in Schools, who highlighted the dangers to a national audience before attending an Education Committee hearing that will have both Education Secretary Michael Gove and schools minister David Laws in attendance. Michael Lees’ wife Gina was a teacher and died from the form of cancer associated with asbestos.   Asbestos was used extensively as a building material from the 1950s until … [Read more...]

Flying Start Catches Up With Playtime By Fawns

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    Maximising the potential of outdoor space within school and early years’ settings has never been so important. For an increasing number of children it represents the only outdoor play they will experience in an average day.  Add in the expectations of the 2012 legacy, increasing numbers of children to be accommodated in ever decreasing spaces and the immense pressure on school budgets and it becomes clear that designing and developing outdoor play provision requires considerable experience and knowledge in tandem with your … [Read more...]

Flying Start catches up with Parry Catering Equipment

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Recent years have seen a growing attention being paid to the diet offered to our school children at all levels. Local authorities have realised that parents, in particular, will not settle for anything less than healthy nutrition being offered to their sons and daughters at school and college. The involvement of celebrity chefs in proving how this can be achieved on existing budgets has meant that educational establishments rely more than ever on reliable and efficient catering equipment.   One such supplier is Parry Catering in Draycott, … [Read more...]

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

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An important message from David Yearley, Head of Play Safety for The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.  It is essential that Schools get an independent annual inspection of their play   facilities, play areas, playing fields, ponds, etc from a suitably qualified play expert such as RoSPA. These inspections: 1.   Improve safety for children 2.   Reduce risk of successful litigation against the school and volunteers 3.   Meet the recommendations of the European Standard EN1176:2008 and the HSE to have an independent annual   … [Read more...]

Company Focus- Essex Flameproofing

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The focus on safety in all areas of everyday life has never been as great. The rapid developments in modern technology have allowed greater demands on the quality of supplied product and an increase in legislative powers to enforce these. In particular, the suppression of fire has become one of the most important areas in both the domestic and industrial arenas, including our educational establishments. Flying Start spoke to Barry Boyte, General Manager of Essex Flameproofing, for an insight to how the company has grown and reacted to the standards … [Read more...]

Customer Focus- THE TERSUS GROUP

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Safety in the workplace is perhaps the most important factor for any employer in the present day. There are many areas to be considered in making the working environment as safe as it can possibly be and many companies will employ their own dedicated Health and Safety officer to this end. However, smaller companies may not be able to afford a full time specialist and even if they do, the role will mainly be one of identification of potential hazards and recommendation of solutions to be provided by experts in the appropriate field. The Tersus … [Read more...]

WL Environmental

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WL Environmental have become the latest jewel in the crown of Weldlag Environmental Group. Born out of the need to accommodate expanding legislation, WL Environmental specialises in surveys and risk assessments in schools and major buildings to ensure safety from environmental hazards. Flying Start spoke with Steven Tempest-Mitchell (Group Business Development) about WL Environmental’s first twelve months. Steven told us that Weldlag have been a market leader in Asbestos Abatement in  the NW (where they originated) since 1981, and are … [Read more...]

A FREE Helping Hand with Hygiene Education

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This Spring sees the launch of an innovative and FREE curriculum linked hand hygiene education programme, fronted by a new animated character called Professor Albie. Professor Albie, along with a comprehensive support package and animation from Albany Healthy Schools, will teach and inspire pupils (aged 4 – 11 years old) how to clean their hands in a fun and interactive way, helping them learn life-long skills. The resource provides a valuable tool to help reduce the risk of infection and the number of school days lost to illness, which ultimately … [Read more...]