It is the duty and policy of the Trust Board and Principal so far as reasonable and practicable to:

• Make itself familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and any other health and safety legislation and codes of practice which are relevant to the Academies, in particular the Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1992.

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment throughout the Academies.

• Establish and maintain safe working procedures among staff, students and other users.

• Ensure that arrangements are in place regarding the safety and absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances.

• Ensure that there are effective and enforceable arrangements for the provision of health and safety throughout the Academies.

• Ensure that all staff and students receive information, instruction and supervision to enable them to recognise and avoid hazards minimizing potential personal risk and that of others.

• Make sure that any health and safety training requirements are met.

• Ensure that all staff and students have a safe place to work including means of safe entry and exit.

• Ensure all necessary safety and protective equipment and clothing together with appropriate instruction and guidance is available to all users.

• Ensure effective procedures are in place in case of fire and for evacuating the premises.

• Ensure accident and emergency procedures are in place.

• Practice safe emergency evacuation procedures at least once per term and the results to be recorded.

• Ensure that an effective health and safety monitoring structure is in place and to periodically assess the effectiveness of these arrangements and to ensure that any necessary changes are implemented.

• Ensure that any health and safety working conditions take account of the appropriate statutory requirements.

• Ensure that there is an effective accident reporting procedure in place, and that staff and other users are aware that this reporting facility is in place and how to access it.

• Ensure that regular health and safety inspections are undertaken and done on a regular basis and that any recommendations made are acted upon as soon as is practicable.

• Ensure that any identified item of equipment, fittings and furniture which has been identified as being unsafe is safely removed and repaired or replaced.

• The Trust Board and the Director will ensure all staff, including temporary and voluntary staff, and helpers receive comprehensive information on this policy and all other relevant health and safety matters including any instruction and training required to ensure that they are able to carry out their duties in a safe manner without putting themselves or others at risk.

• Report to the appropriate authority/department any defect in the state of repair of the buildings or their surroundings which is identified as being unsafe or likely to cause harm. To make any interim repairs or arrangements to limit the risk of harm.

• Collate accident and incident information, and when necessary, carry out accident and incident investigations.

• Monitor first aid and welfare provision.

The Principal has responsibility for the day to day health and safety conditions for all staff, students, visitors and anyone else using the premises or grounds whilst engaged on Academy business.