Model health and safety policies“Thank you so much for all your help and advice. The OH therapist is spoke with was very professional, kind and a good listener. Keep up the good work!”
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our range of
Occupational health 
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This selection of services was introduced to an Education Mutual membership as a direct response to our member schools requests.
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If you’d like to explore our services in more detail, we’ve put everything together in one place. Simply download a copy of our Health and wellbeing service brochure to find out more
Reputation is invaluable, and threats to it can emerge unexpectedly, often with far-reaching consequences. We help provide essential protection for school staff against the financial and emotional impact of defamation.
We stand by you to help safeguard your reputation, ensuring you can focus on what matters most, educating and inspiring your pupils. This service covers the initial legal costs to help you take swift and effective action on damaging statements made about you arising from your professional duties.
Our new service is designed specifically to reduce risk management overheads while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors.
Access to this dedicated website equips schools and academies with access to essential resources by offering ready-to-use templates and working examples tailored to common scenarios. This means less time spent drafting documents from scratch and more confidence in meeting compliance requirements.
Access essential tools tailored to support your schools’ statutory duties, such as:
Model health and safety policies- Safe systems of working (SSOW)
- Framework templates
- Authoritative guidance
- Risk assessment templates
- Termly safety bulletins and newsletters
The primary aim of the assessment is to advise management of issues affecting the employee’s health and to make recommendations on reasonable adjustments that could be made to help provide a safe and healthy working environment for the employee.
Our assessments are conducted by Specialist Occupational Health Practitioners (SOHP) who bring expertise and understanding to each case. These can be requested by employers at any point during the absence management process.
We understand the importance of welcoming and supporting new staff members. This is made possible through our comprehensive assessments for new employees. Once completed, this will be reviewed by a fully trained Specialist Occupational Health Practitioner (SOHP).
They will identify any underlying medical conditions that may affect the new employee’s fitness to work and issue the school with a Fit-For-Work certification.
Creating an inclusive school environment means recognising that neurodivergent staff, those with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, may experience and interact with the workplace differently. Yet, without appropriate understanding and support, these individuals may face barriers to thriving professionally.
Drawing on principles from the SEND framework used in education, we bridge the gap between school-based support and adult workplace inclusion. This ensures that neurodivergent professionals are not left behind and their potential is recognised.
Our occupational health hub is a dedicated resource to promote a healthy, safe, and supportive working environment across our member schools. Our hub is designed to prioritise the wellbeing of educators and staff specifically within the education sector.
In a sector where demands are high and resilience is essential, having a central hub of occupational health resources can help schools respond to challenges with clarity and consistency. It reinforces a culture where staff wellbeing is embedded into the wider people strategy, helping school leaders take a more strategic, consistent approach to creating a sustainable working environment.
Dive into the hub for insights on:
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- Managing absence & presenteeism
- Workplace health promotions
- Mental health awareness
- Professional development
- Managing a return to work
The support line offers a confidential space to empower managers, employees, and HR professionals alike. Whether you’re seeking advice on how to approach a sensitive health issue, need help interpreting occupational health recommendations, or want to understand the next steps following a report, our experienced advisors are here to help.
Any user can utilise this service to discuss a variety of topics on this supportive help line, including questions to ask before a referral, clarification of points raised in the final report, and the suitability of a referral.
