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Welcome to Classroom Safety: Slips, Trips and Falls Slips, trips and falls remain one of the most common causes of injury in schools, often occurring during everyday classroom activity. While these incidents may seem minor, they can result in serious injury to pupils and staff if risks are not identified and managed effectively. This course focuses specifically on the classroom environment, recognising that classrooms are often busy, cramped spaces where children move frequently and unpredictably. It places a strong emphasis on child safety, staff responsibility, and the simple preventative actions that can significantly reduce the likelihood of an accident. Designed as a single, focused module, this course moves beyond generic health and safety guidance and addresses the real-world conditions faced by teachers, supply staff, student teachers and educational support staff. What This Course Covers Understanding why slips, trips and falls are a key risk in school classrooms Identifying common classroom hazards such as bags, furniture, cables and spillages Recognising high-risk moments during the school day Understanding your responsibility for maintaining a safe learning environment Practical steps to reduce risk and manage hazards effectively What to do if a hazard is identified or an incident occurs Learning Objectives Upon completion, you will be able to: ✅Identify common hazards in a classroom. ✅Recognise your role in reducing hazards and reporting them. ✅Identify what to do if a learner slips, trips, or falls. Please note that the learning material will be presented as a downloadable ppsx. file (PowerPoint Show). Please ensure you have read and understood the T&Cs of our eLearning service before purchasing. By purchasing this course, you are agreeing to our T&Cs. This course is suitable for laptops and computers, and is not suitable for smart phones.