Managing contractors on school premises
Follow local authority (LA) procedures
Maintained schools should seek practical guidance on managing contractors safely from the health and safety team within the LA.
LAs may also help with the procurement of contractors. Schools should seek advice from their LAs on the procurement process to ensure contractors are accredited and reputable.
Academies may also wish to approach their LA for information. Some LAs have a trading relationship with academies and can offer guidance on procurement.
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See another of our articles for guidance on procurement.
Select a suitable contractor
They should look at several different contractors before deciding who to choose, and meet with prospective contractors to ask why they believe they would be the best fit for