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School governors form part of the health and safety statutory framework with responsibilities to ensure the school is a safe environment for staff and pupils, and to test and challenge the school for compliance assurance.    The free webinar aims to provide Governors with the knowledge to be able to effectively manage the health and safety of the school in line with their responsibilities under local management of schools and relevant legislation.    On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to:  Understand their role and responsibilities for health and safety  Recognise the importance of health and safety management system   Appreciate the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively  Know how to plan and carry out successful health and safety management with the school  Understand the importance of reviewing and monitoring health and safety systems and procedure  After this webinar, participants will know the legal obligations the school must comply with.  Governors will know what roles and responsibilities sit with specific school staff, key questions to ask, and what to look for when reviewing their school’s Health & Safety management plans and actions 

School Business Manager (SBM) Health and Safety training focuses on the school’s health and safety management system which begins with hazard identification and risk controls. Key Training Areas Legal Framework: Understanding Health & Safety legislation and your role in compliance. Risk Management: Identifying hazards (e.g., asbestos, infection, stress), conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures. Accident Procedures: Protocols for reporting, investigation, and reducing liability. Management Systems: Developing and maintaining effective health & safety policies and management systems. Practical Application: Integrating safety into daily operations and business initiatives.

This course is based on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and school-specific standards.  An overview of a health and safety management system is required to ensure compliance.   This course aims to empower senior leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to champion health and safety practices, create a culture of safety, ensure the well-being of students, staff and visitors on the school site and understand their legal obligations and statutory compliance.  No, although senior leaders have duties and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. This course will give you the tools needed to ensure compliance and is recommended as part of good safety management.