Health, Safety & Welfare

Sandwell Valley School is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all students, staff, visitors, and members of the public.

The school follows and adheres to the regulations contained within the Ofsted Inspections handbook for Independent schools.

Appointed staff oversee the following areas:

Health and safety – premises
Risk assessments
First Aid
Student behaviour and safeguarding

NHS School Nursing Service

NHS School Nursing service work with Sandwell Valley School to provide a school nurse on site for a drop-in service for students offering advice on a range of health and welfare topics:

Advice and referrals to professional agencies for mental health concerns
Immunisation programme
Health assessments
Scheduled health information events/roadshows during June/July
Confidential advice and information
Staff training