Coventry City Council is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest possible standards of occupational health and wellbeing for all employees, pupils and young people, their families and other persons affected by our work activities.
The documents and information are based on the requirements of the Council's Occupational Health and Wellbeing Policies and Procedures.
Here you will find Occupational Health and Wellbeing information to support Head Teachers, Leaders and Governors with health and wellbeing matters. Governing bodies, head teachers, managers and staff have key roles to play in achieving and maintaining high standards of occupational Health and Wellbeing performance and are required to comply with the requirements of the City Council's policies and procedures.
Stress and mental wellbeing
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service has developed specific guidance to enable you to ensure that the stress and mental wellbeing of employees can be met.
The following guidance documents have been developed to support Local Authority schools:
- Individual Stress Risk Assessment guidance [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7059/individual-stress-risk-assessment-guidance]
- Individual Stress Risk Assessment Template [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7060/individual-stress-risk-assessment-template]
- Mental wellbeing managers' guidelines [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/6270/mental_wellbeing_managers_guidelines]
- Mental wellbeing policy [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7061/mental-wellbeing-policy]
- Bereavement or Loss [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7709/bereavement-or-loss-leaflet]
If you require further advice please contact the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service on 024 7683 3285 or email ohsw@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:ohsw@coventry.gov.uk]
Infectious Diseases Risk Assessment (IDRA)
The Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service has developed specific guidance regarding infectious diseases and those who may need reasonable adjustments.
The following guidance documents have been developed:
- Infectious Diseases Risk Assessment Guidance [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/6935/infectious-diseases-risk-assessment-guidance]
If you require further advice please contact the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Service on 024 7683 3285 or email ohsw@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:ohsw@coventry.gov.uk]
Forms
Here you will find Occupational Health and Wellbeing documents (forms, checklist and templates) for schools:
- RD1 Managers Occupational Health and Wellbeing Referral for Schools [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/6602/managers_rd_1_occupational_health_referral_form]