CLEAPSS (consortium of local education authorities
providing science services)
This service supports governing bodies/schools in their responsibilities to provide
effective safe working and learning conditions in the areas of Science, Design &
Technology and Art for all staff, pupils and visitors to school. It provide access to the
CLEAPSS website giving access to guidance, risk assessments, updates etc. Also
includes the distribution of the CLEAPSS newsletter published three times a year.
Annual membership to CLEAPSS via the LA membership scheme which includes:
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Access to a wide range of activities and support materials for Science, D&T
and art including guidance leaflets via their website including model risk
assessments. The guidance covers a wide range of topics ranging from use of
glue guns to looking after animals at school.
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(log on details will be provided following purchase of SLA)
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HAZcards and recipe cards containing advice on use of chemicals
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Regular newsletters from CLEAPSS
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CLEAPSS telephone and email helpline (all year round not just term time) for
expert subject advice
NB Community and Voluntary Controlled schools can only subscribe to CLEAPSS
through a local authority. A significant subscription discount is offered to Voluntary
Aided, Foundation (trust) schools applying through a local authority.
Contact:
Delivery of service is by:
Corporate Health & Safety Team
Telephone 01202 633472 / 633463
Email : healthsafety@poole.gov.uk
Health and Safety support services are managed by:
Jeff Morley
Environmental and Consumer Protection Team Manager
Telephone: 01202 261710
Email: j.morley@poole.gov.uk