This section contains information on emergency planning for schools, including fire-safety management guidance and details of the necessary measures for schools to be able to communicate with parents in case of an emergency.
Emergency planning
Advice on the NUT and NASUWT industrial action
Departmental advice on the industrial action taken by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT).
Departmental advice 07 March 2013
NUT/NASUWT industrial action – legal advice service
Information about the advice service available to schools regarding employees' contracts and industrial action.
General article 07 March 2013
Press interviews
Guidance for schools on handling press interviews during emergencies, including how to prepare for a media interview.
General article 06 March 2013
Media handling
Guidance for school leaders on handling the media as part of emergency planning.
General article 06 March 2013
Managing crises in schools
An outline of how best to manage a crisis in school, including details of the appropriate action to take within certain timeframes.
General article 06 March 2013
Communicating with parents
Details of the measures that need to be in place so that schools can inform parents in the event of an emergency.
Multi-page article 06 March 2013
Guidance on insurance
Guidance on taking out insurance cover in schools and how this fits in with funding arrangements.
General article 06 March 2013
School emergency management plan
An overview of the purpose of an emergency management plan and what to consider when devising one.
General article 06 March 2013
Advice on severe weather
Guidance and advice to help school leaders in severe weather conditions, including helpful information about absence management.
General article 07 February 2013
Handling industrial action in schools - updated 29 Nov 2011
Information for schools and local authorities on issues around school closures due to industrial action.
Multi-page article 13 September 2012
