Bankwood Community Primary School

Premises Committee

This group can plan a key role in managing the business and ensuring that committee work is co-ordinated.

Membership

• Not less than four governors including the Headteacher.

• The committee shall co-opt such non-governor members as deemed appropriate and shall determine their voting rights.

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

• To provide support and guidance for the Headteacher on all matters relating to the school premises and grounds, security, Health and Safety.

• Annually to ensure inspection of the premises and grounds and prepare a statement of priorities for maintenance and development linked to the School Improvement Plan for the approval of the Governing Body.

• To propose and approve the costs and arrangements for maintenance, repairs and decoration within the budget allocation and in liaison with the finance committee.

• To oversee the preparation of and to monitor premises services contracts (e.g. fuel/water, cleansing, grounds maintenance)

• To work in liaison with the Health and Safety committee to ensure the school premises meet health and safety requirements.

• To ensure that governors’ responsibilities are discharged regarding litter under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

• To contribute towards an Accessibility Plan as required by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 section28D and 28E

Membership

• Headteacher

• Chairperson

• Vice Chairperson

• School Manager

• Governor:

Notes

* This guidance assumes throughout that the Headteacher is a governor.