Moving & Handling Pupils with SEND: A Sensible Approach

Some disabled pupils and pupils with special educational needs need help with transfers, toileting, mobility equipment or evacuation. Based on HSE guidance for education employers, this course explains how to balance staff safety with pupils’ rights, carry out individual risk assessments, use handling equipment, and avoid blanket rules that exclude children from education.

This course provides general awareness of HSE guidance. It does not replace practical moving and handling training, individual risk assessments or advice from healthcare professionals.