“I was made to feel at ease so I could talk openly and freely without rush. It was my time to talk as needed and this is very important.”
Occupational Health Services
Occupational Health Services
Occupational Health services were introduced to the membership as a direct response to member requests. Our Occupational Health service is 5* rated by members, and provides a suite of services to support your school.
Explore a service in further detail
We’re committed to providing beneficial services to your staff.
Explore below the comprehensive range of Occupational Health services that we provide to our member schools at no additional cost.
Staff Reputation
Legal Protection
New for 2025
Reputation is invaluable, and threats to it can emerge unexpectedly, often with far-reaching consequences. We provide essential protection for school staff against the financial and emotional impact of defamation.
We stand by you to 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 service includes access to:
- Expert legal counsel
- A dedicated helpline
- Proactive support to manage reputational risks
Risk Management Protection
New for 2025
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 up-to-date documents, templates, and checklists, fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
Our member schools gain access to essential tools and resources tailored to support schools in meeting their 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
Occupational Health
Assessments
These can be requested by employers at any point during the absence management process.
Our assessments are conducted by Specialist Occupational Health Practitioners (SOHP) who bring
expertise and understanding
to each case.
The primary aim of the report is to advise management of issues affecting the employee’s health and to make recommendations on reasonable adjustments that could be made to ensure a safe/healthy working environment for the employee.
New Employee
Assessments
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.
Neurodiversity
Training
In today’s diverse workplace, recognising and embracing
neurodiversity is not just a matter of inclusion; it’s a
strategic advantage.
Our Neurodiversity Training allows employers to gain insight
into a diverse range of neurological conditions such as
ADHD, Autism and Dyslexia, and highlights the strengths
neurodiverse individuals bring to a team.
This training session is designed to provide :
- Practical tools for building an inclusive work culture
- Exploring the unique strengths and talents neuro-divergent individuals bring to the workplace
- Understanding the effects of stigma in the workplace
- How neurodiversity can can drive innovation, creativity, and success
Deloitte Legal
Services
in partnership with
Member schools access exclusive rates to for support
and guidance from the UK’s highest quality legal teams.
The Deloitte Employment team works directly with schools
offering comprehensive support to enhance their capabilities.:
What makes Deloitte Legal unique?
- Liaising with trade unions
- Negotiating exits and severance arrangements
- Monitoring and mitigating potential employment law risk
- Building the blueprints to enforce their legal rights in a timely manner
- Address employment litigation
- Reacting to adverse events when they occur to minimise damage and disruption
Occupational Health Hub
This resource is dedicated to fostering a healthy and supportive learning environment for our member schools.
Our hub is designed to prioritise the wellbeing of educators and staff within the education sector.
Explore topics including:
- Managing absence & presenteeism
- Workplace health promotions
- Mental Health Awareness
- Professional Development
- Managing a return to work
Occupational Health Support Line
Expert guidance, anytime you need
Our occupational health support line provides expert guidance, whenever you need it most.
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.
This resource can be used by member
schools to provide expert guidance:
Real stories with real results
All member schools access a wide range of health, wellbeing and occupational health services, all included in the membership at no additional cost.
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“The counsellor was professional and asked exactly the questions I never knew I needed. It has changed my perspective to see how my decisions have been previously influenced by lots of factors. She helped me see how I can look after myself”
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“I was very impressed with the Physio I received. The therapist was very professional and provided a good standard of treatment.”
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I found everyone that I spoke to extremely professional, caring and supportive. My counsellor was very empathetic, understanding and gave me lots of practical tips to help me to deal with my stress and anxiety moving forward.”
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“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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“I found everyone that I spoke to extremely professional, caring and supportive. My counsellor was very empathetic, understanding and gave me lots of practical tips to help me to deal with my stress and anxiety moving forward.”
Real stories with real results 2
2024
“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!”