Health and Safety Committee

October: 2023

Membership: The committee shall consist of not less than two Governors plus the Headteacher.

Quorum: The quorum shall be two Governors, plus the Headteacher.

Meetings: The committee shall meet at least once a term and otherwise as required.

To provide support and guidance for the Head Teacher on all matters relating to the school premises and grounds, school security and health and safety requirements.
To annually inspect the premises and grounds and prepare a statement of priorities for maintenance and development (linked to the school’s Asset Management Plan) for approval by the Governing Body. This will include periodic inspections of buildings, plant and equipment.
To assist the Governing Body and the Head Teacher to discharge their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
To consider the Local Authority’s policies on Health and Safety and recommend a policy for the school to be adopted by the Governing Body.
To ensure that the necessary school management organisation is in place to implement the policy and monitor the effectiveness of the school’s Health and Safety Policy.
To ensure that the school complies with Health and Safety Regulations.
To approve the costs and arrangements for maintenance, repairs and redecoration of the premises within the appropriate budget allocation.
To establish and keep under review a building development plan and an accessibility plan.
To ensure that the school undertakes any necessary liaison/consultation with the Local Authority’s Property Services Section where appropriate.
To consider and report back upon such matters as may be delegated or devolved to the Committee by the Governing Body.