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Establishing a safe and healthy culture – health and safety training
Reminder to headteachers and school leaders of the importance of completing essential Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) training - especially if these were completed over three years ago.
Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
This is the NCC anti-fraud, bribery and corruption policy.
The Local Government Association (the National Employers Organisation) has just received the 2026 pay claim from the NJC unions. The National Employers will consult councils to seek their views on the claim and will respond formally to the unions in due course. We will keep customers updated through news items.
Early Career Teachers Induction
Early Career Teachers (ECTs) must complete a compulsory period of induction. The induction period follows initial teacher training and the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and must be undertaken by ECTs who wish to continue teaching in maintained schools and non-maintained special schools. For information regarding ECT induction see below.
Lone working compliance code P617
This compliance code is to be used by headteachers and managers to manage the key risk factors associated with lone working.
Violence against staff notice G630
This poster can be printed and displayed in school settings so visitors are aware of your policy regarding violent and abusive behaviour
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) compliance code P641
Hand arm vibration (HAV) compliance code outlining measures and procedures to protect employees from risks relating to hand arm vibration.
Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is a widespread hazard for employees in many industries and occupations. HAV exposure at work can arise from the use of:- hand-held power tools (such as grinders or hammer drills), hand-guided machinery (such as lawnmowers and plate compactors) and hand-fed machines (such as pedestal grinders). Prolonged and regular exposure to this vibration can affect the operator's health. But the risks from vibration can be controlled and employees can be protected from ill health caused by vibration. To protect employees, and to comply with the Vibration Regulations, managers need to assess the risks from vibration and plan how to control them.
Employment policy framework overview
All employers are required by law to have specific employment policies in place. Beyond those required by statute, other policies can help ensure a sound framework for employment exists. This section provides a list of those HR policies/procedures that employers are required by law to have in place and accessible to their employees.
New salary sacrifice scheme (VC and Community schools only)
Norfolk County Council have added a new Cycle to Work scheme that is also available to employees in Norfolk VC and Community schools.
Department of Health and Social Care Green Book
Hepatitis B - information and guidance for employees G615a
Employees who have been identified through the risk assessment process as at risk of contact with blood and body fluids from Hepatitis B should be offered vaccination. Where doubt exists, the line manager should contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team for advice. Managers should provide employees with form F615 with section 1a completed. The employee should complete the remainder of the form and return it to their manager in a sealed envelope. The manager will send the form to the Occupational Health provider, who will contact the employee to arrange vaccination.
It is the responsibility of managers to ensure employees are not exposed to excessive noise during the course of their work. Further details can be found below.
HSE - COSHH basics - Personal protective equipment (PPE)
How to put on and take off PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) video
Moving and handling is any activity which involves pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting or moving. This is an important area in schools and social care as there are a substanyial number of reported of injuries as a result of accidents incurred when moving people. Injury is also incurred as a result of manual handling inanimate objects as a frequent part of work activity or when carrying out infrequent, less planned manual handling. The prevention of injuries caused through manual handling activities is a priority in Norfolk County Council.
This questionnaire should be used when carrying out initial low-level skin health surveillance of technicians in D&T departments.
Secondary design and technology exposes pupils and employees to a number of potentially significant hazards including machine tools, portable power tools, hot work, chemicals, wood dust and noise. The model risk assessments and safe working practices necessary to manage these risks are detailed in this code of practice. Further details can be found below.
Occupational health referral - employee information G633
This guidance document provides information for employees who are being referred to NCC's Occupational Health provider