Health, Safety & Legislative Training

Below are three main sections; Role-Specific Legislative Training Opportunities, East Lothian Council Offer

Role-Specific Legislative Training Opportunities

These courses are suitable for Education Service staff with specific duties which require specialised training or accreditation. 

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Elementary Food Hygiene

If you are handling or preparing snacks for children you must complete the Elementary Food Hygiene first. If you require this online learning please email staffdevelopment.ecs@eastlothian.gov.uk who will arrange this for you. If this learning is required by a particular date we ask that you make your request well in advance.

Diabetes for School Staff

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Asthma and Allergy Awareness

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Moving & Handling

If you require Moving and Handling training please contact staffdevelopment.ecs@eastlothian.gov.uk. In the meantime learnPro has a Manual Handling Theory Module which can be found under the Essential training page. This would give you the theory and basics of moving and handling until such times that a course can be organised. This does not however replace the full training. 

First Aid

East Lothian Outdoor Education Service offer first aid please go their website for training dates and costs.

If you are looking for Paediatric First Aid for Early Years, please contact staffdevelopment.ecs@eastlothian.gov.uk.

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Legislative Training Opportunities. 

These courses are suitable for Education Service staff with specific duties which require specialised training or accreditation.  You will need to know your email address and learnPro password to access the East Lothian Council Offer of elearning courses. 

National Offer

Resource and supporting materials to help spot sepsis

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