HIAS is pleased to offer a bespoke curriculum visit to St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, Sheffield, taking place on 18-19 June 2026.

This opportunity was originally designed for schools involved in a curriculum project and training programme, and we are now delighted to extend it to all Hampshire primary schools.

The programme will include a morning visit to St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School with lunch, followed by a bespoke afternoon curriculum workshop, led by Jonathan Lear. The package also includes travel (subject to numbers), accommodation and dinner.

This is a valuable opportunity to gain insights into curriculum design and implementation within a leading school setting, alongside expert input. If you would like to find out more or express your interest, please contact: hias.training@hants.gov.uk.

Sent on behalf of Jean Thorpe, County Education Manager, and Helen Aston, Health and Safety Business Partner

Dear Colleagues,

Over the past year there have been a number of instances where it is clear that the roles and responsibilities around health and safety in schools have not been sufficiently clear.

In addition, many of you have completed the Health and Safety self-assessment document, with some of you being involved in subsequent monitoring visits.

In order to clarify the statutory responsibilities and the support available, we have arranged a series of short online meetings for headteachers and their chairs of governors/trustees, to attend; these will be led by the County Health and Safety Business Partner, Helen Aston, supported by Jean Thorpe, County Education Manager.

Given the significance of the statutory responsibility around this we expect ALL headteachers of maintained schools and their chair of governors to attend and welcome the attendance of academy leaders.

Dates: 

·       7 May – 10-11am 

·       14 May – 6-7pm

·       19 May – 3-4pm

Please complete the Health and Safety - leadership and governance briefings 2026 booking form before 6 May. 

The following quote from the Prevent Duty Guidance: Prevent duty guidance: Guidance for specified authorities in England and Wales (publishing.service.gov.uk) identifies the following: 

“The Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) or Prevent lead in the setting should receive more in-depth training, including on extremist and terrorist ideologies, how to make referrals and how to work with Channel panels. It is recommended that this training is updated at least every two years, enabling the lead to support other staff on Prevent matters and update them on relevant issues.” 

Therefore, this course will provide staff who are delivering Prevent training with the knowledge and resources to enable them to facilitate training to all staff in their schools. 

Search and book on the Learning Zone using keyword search: Prevent DSL

Price: Sub £150 / SLA £100 / Full £180