The Service provides access to health and safety, emergency planning and business continuity advice, guidance, support and training to ensure schools and academies are able to comply with the legal requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and underpinning regulations, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, DfE requirements and compliance with school policy requirements.
The service also provides advice, guidance and support in relation to claims against schools and academies caused by alleged health and safety legislative breaches. (NB although RMBC may not be currently insuring an Academy School, claims can be received pre conversion date which the home Authority has responsibility for settlement).
The service also provides a dedicated risk management website where documents such as model policies and template risk assessments can be accessed.
Health and Safety officers advising schools and academies are all qualified occupational safety and health practitioners. The Emergency Planning Team holds Beacon Council status for its work around resilience planning.
** Please note Secondary Schools and Academies not wishing to subscribe will need to make their own alternative arrangements for continued CLEAPSS Membership.