Health and safety: training and induction

e-learning courses

e-learning courses are available to schools on a range of health and safety topics on iLearn+, the HCC e-learning platform:

iLearn+

For school users without an account: Click on create a new account,  fill in the request form with your details and when the account has been approved, you’ll receive an email with a web link to confirm. If you have any difficulties using the form, please email ilearn@hertfordshire.gov.uk . Note - There is a cost for schools to register.

Health and safety courses

Health and safety training courses run by the Health and Safety team can be booked online via the HFL Hub, the following courses are run each term (you’ll need to be logged into HFL Hub for the direct hyperlinks to each course, alternatively search by course name)

Asbestos Management in Schools (in person)

Asbestos Management in Schools | 24 November 2026
Asbestos Management in Schools | 2 February 2027
Asbestos Management in Schools | 11 May 2027

Asbestos Management in Schools (webinar)

Asbestos Management in Schools - online | 24 September 2026
Asbestos Management in Schools - online | 17 March 2027
Asbestos Management in Schools - online | 22 June 2027

COSHH and Legionella

COSHH and Legionella | 10 November 2026
COSHH and Legionella | 18 March 2027
COSHH and Legionella | 6 July 2027

Fire Safety and Risk assessment

Fire Safety and Risk assessment | 8 October 2026
Fire Safety and Risk assessment | 9 February 2027
Fire Safety and Risk assessment | 18 May 2027

Health and Safety for site managers and caretakers (includes asbestos management)

Health and Safety for site managers and caretakers | 20 October 2026
Health and Safety for site managers and caretakers | 2 March 2027
Health and Safety for site managers and caretakers | 29 June 2027

Management of H&S in schools (webinar)

Management of H&S in schools | 13 October 2026
Management of H&S in schools | 4 March 2027
Management of H&S in schools | 7 June 2027

Working at height and ladder safety

Working at height and ladder safety | 17 November 2026
Working at height and ladder safety | 11 March 2027
Working at height and ladder safety | 15 June 2027

Training matrix

The training matrix identifies possible health and safety related training courses, if they are mandatory, optional or recommended, refresher training periods and possible contacts.

Induction for new employees

On taking up a new appointment, line managers have a duty to ensure that all new members of staff receive an effective health & safety induction, and understand the relevant information given.

The new employee should be advised on the school policies and procedures that will allow them to work safely, which will include arrangements for first aid, fire and evacuation etc.

The focus here should be on those significant issues which are likely to occur in the new employee's role.

In addition people changing jobs or taking on extra responsibilities need to know about any new health and safety implications.