Safety is always our priority and is part of safeguarding. The safety audit for science is designed to provide the opportunity to ensure working practices are as effective as possible at reducing risks and ensuring safety of practical working, activities and that of the enhanced curriculum opportunities that exist. 

Please note that the completion of this Health and Safety audit is compulsory for Hampshire maintained schools. 

The deadline for completion is Monday 14 July 2025.

For more information, please see Primary Health and Safety Audit 2025 and Guidance documents.

Autumn 1 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 7 October (Face to Face) and 9 October 2025 (Virtual) 
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Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102  

Autumn 2 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 1 December (Face to Face) and 4 December 2025 (Virtual) 
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Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102  

Spring 1 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network –11 February (Face to Face) and 12 February 2026 (Virtual) 
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Spring 2 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network –24 March (Face to Face) and 26 March 2026 (Virtual) 
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Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102

Summer 1 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 18 May (Face to Face) and 21 May 2026 (Virtual) 
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Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102  

Summer 2 – 25-26 Secondary Science Network – 8 July and 9 July 2026 
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Price: Sub £85 / SLA £40 / Full £102

Please note all delegates should aim to attend the F2F session available in the first instance, however the virtual session is a chance for those that are not able to attend the F2F session to catch up on the main points covered. Delegates should only attend one of these sessions and should only attend the virtual session as a last resort to the in-person meeting.

Click here to find out more about our secondary networks offer.

The health and safety audit for secondary schools is now available. Based on feedback from schools we have further simplified the process. The audit, action plan and CLEAPPS links are all available in the file.

The Headteacher should complete the audit along with the Head of Science or equivalent. Any areas identified as requiring improvement will be added to an action plan tab. The Head of Science and Technician must identify any actions that need to be taken before sign off and submission by BOTH the head teacher and head of science.

Please note that the completion of this audit is compulsory for Hampshire maintained schools. A small number of randomly selected schools will receive a monitoring visit in the Autumn term, and failure to submit the audit could result in a formal Health and Safety monitoring visit in the new academic year.

This is not compulsory for non-maintained schools, but filling it in and returning will help build a bigger picture of the issues surrounding safe and effective practical work in Science across Hampshire, and we would appreciate your support with this. 

Please read the information at the start of the audit carefully. 

You should print and save a copy of your response. A copy should be kept by Head of Science/Senior Technician or Science Coordinator and another copy lodged with the school’s Health and Safety Officer. 

Your response also needs to be returned to HIAS Secondary Science support officer Caroline Garfirth <strong>caroline.garfirth@hants.gov.uk</strong> by Friday 27 June 2025.

We have also included the blank HCC risk assessment form which should now be used when carrying out your Lab risk assessments. These should be done every three years or if any lab has been refurbished or a new one built. 

Secondary Science Health and Safety Audit - 2025/26

If you have any queries regarding the audit process or completion of the health and safety audit, please contact HIAS Secondary Science Inspector/Adviser Richard Wilson richard.wilson2@hants.gov.uk.

Please note, the Primary Science Safety Audit will be released in the next few weeks. 

Book your place today for our new Primary Science Core Provision Programmes 2025/26, designed specifically to support science leaders across Hampshire.

These in-person programmes will help you:

• stay informed on national developments, recent reports, and the latest research in primary science
• take part in professional discussions on effective teaching practices
• share and learn from peers through collaborative networking.

Choose from seven district programmes, each including three network sessions and a half-day conference. Sessions start in mid-June, so enrol now to secure your dates!

Cost: Sub: £420 / Full: £490 / HIAS SLA element: £155 (includes all the elements above)

Important update: This offer replaces our previous termly network sessions. If you’ve already booked a summer term network, your booking has now been cancelled. Please rebook onto one of the new Core Programmes.

Visit our Science courses Moodle page for further information and booking guidance.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Primary Science Core Provision Programmes for 2025/26, designed specifically to support science leaders across Hampshire.

These in-person programmes will help you:

• stay informed on national developments, recent reports, and the latest research in primary science
• take part in professional discussions on effective teaching practices
• share and learn from peers through collaborative networking.

Choose from seven district programmes, each including three network sessions and a half-day conference. Sessions start in mid-June, so enrol now to secure your dates!

Cost: Sub: £420 / Full: £490 / HIAS SLA element: £155 (includes all the elements above)

Important update: This offer replaces our previous termly network sessions. If you’ve already booked a summer term network, your booking has now been cancelled. Please rebook onto one of the new Core Programmes.

Visit our Science courses Moodle page for further information and booking guidance.