Education & Further Learning sector

Lone Worker Training for the Education Sector.

Our lone worker safety training provides staff with the essential skills needed to stay safe and confident while working alone. The course covers key areas such as risk assessment, de-escalation techniques, effective communication, and body language, all designed to equip staff with practical strategies for managing risks.

Suggested attendees.

Education professionals often work alone in classrooms, during home visits, or when travelling between sites. This course provides essential safety strategies to help lone workers assess risks, de-escalate conflict, and respond confidently to challenging situations.

Designed for educators and school, this course is ideal for staff who may find themselves working alone or in vulnerable situations, this training enhances personal safety while maintaining professionalism.

  • Home & Outreach Tutors – Stay safe when delivering lessons outside of the classroom.
  • SEND & Support Workers – Manage risk when working one-on-one with students.
  • School Caretakers & Facilities Staff – Ensure safety while working alone on school premises.
  • Education Welfare Officers – Assess and manage risks during home visits.

Course duration

3.5 Hours

Course learners

16 Per Course

Course content.

Click through our process slider to learn what to expect and what you will gain when taking this course.

Part 1:

Lone working and Personal Safety.

  • Define lone working.
  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments.
  • Gather critical Information.
  • Recognising vulnerable situations.
  • Understand personal and environmental impact factors.

Part 2:

Communication and Lone Working Strategies.

  • Use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively.
  • Apply communication and de-escalation strategies.

Part 3:

Policies and Procedures.

  • Follow lone working policies.
  • Understand the legal framework for lone working.
  • Implement post-incident procedures.Explore support options.

Part 4:

Enhance Self-Awareness in Lone Working Situations.

  • Use distance, stance and positioning to stay safe.
  • Identify escape routes.
  • Maintain tactical awareness.

Part 5:

By the end of this course your team will be able to:

  • Define lone working.
  • Identify personal safety risks.
  • Use positive communication and de-escalate strategies.
  • Understand policies to ensure safety.

Part 6:

At the end of this course your team will receive:

  • A certificate of attendance.
  • Access to IKON Academy digital online resource area.

Training Methods

Lone worker training with flexible training methods for the education sector.

Whether you need in-person, face-to-face training, or if online options suit your staff better, we offer a range of delivery methods to meet the specific training needs of your workers to enable them to get the best out of the lone worker training.

Enquire today

LONE WORKER SAFETY TRAINING

To enquire about lone worker safety training, please get in touch.

Invest in your team’s development and empower them to handle challenging situations with confidence. Our lone worker safety training equips your staff with the essential skills to navigate conflicts effectively, reduce stress, and create a more positive workplace culture

Call us on 01473 927 333

or email [email protected]

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