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Health
and Safety Committee
Membership
Quorum
The
quorum should be three, two of whom must be governors and one must be the
Headteacher. In the event of a vote the majority of those present must be
governors.
Meetings
The committee shall meet at
least once per term and otherwise as required.
Terms of Reference
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To be familiar with
National and Local Health and Safety legislation and guidelines. To
participate in the development and review of school Health and Safety
policies and to recommend them for adoption by the governing body
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To
monitor on behalf of the governing body that systems are in place to ensure
that Health and Safety requirements and Codes of Practice are being
implemented in the school. They should also ensure that activities and
premises, materials and equipment used by the school do not present health
and safety risks.
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To
receive and consider any reports and audits completed by the School’s Health
and Safety representatives or the Headteacher/Senior Management arising from
general inspection of the school, to identify issues that need to be
addressed and to report at least once a year to the governing body.
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To make recommendations
to the finance committee and/or governing body when expenditure is deemed
necessary.
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To act as advisers/consultants
to the governing body on Health and Safety matters.
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To informed about
educational visits and ensure
appropriate arrangements are in place.
Membership
Note
Some governing bodies may
prefer to allocate these responsibilities to the Premises committee.
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