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Education risk management articles

Managing risks effectively can ensure the safety and welfare of your staff, students and visitors.

Below you can search for risk management guidance from our in-house team of specialists. Ecclesiastical customers can contact the team with questions via our risk advice line.

And, if you need additional support, we've compiled a list of market-leading specialists who form our trusted preferred supplier network. As an Ecclesiastical customer, you may also receive a preferential rate.

Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling products – an insurer view

BT Redcare has recently announced they will stop selling new alarm signalling products from the end of February 2024 and all their existing product services will end on 1st August 2025 or earlier where contractual services are due to expire before then.

Protecting schools during the holidays

When schools are closed or partially closed during holiday periods, it is important leadership teams regularly review existing security/housekeeping arrangements to ensure they remain adequate.

Safe use of biomass boilers

As renewable energy technology develops, biomass is increasingly viewed as a green alternative to traditional forms of energy.

Fire safety in kitchens

Fires in kitchen and cooking areas are very common, often resulting in extensive damage to the premises and disruption to the business.

Schools are a growing target for crime

New Ecclesiastical research shows a leap in crime targeted at schools and rocketing costs for those affected.

Ecclesiastical and iprism come together to offer new digital platform for brokers

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical and managing general agent (MGA) iprism have launched a new digital platform providing cover for smaller not-for-profit organisations operating in the charity, education and faith sectors.

Counter terrorism guidance

It is anticipated the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation, also known as Protect Duty or Martyn’s Law will be completed at some point in the future.

What does the future have in store for schools?

We’re living in times of extraordinary change.

Crisis management

How an organisation responds in a crisis may have more impact on their reputation, revenue, and resilience, than the crisis event itself.

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