Health and safety responsibilities: governing boards
The governing board must:
- Take reasonable steps to make sure that the school is following the employer's policy and procedures e.g. through regular discussion at governance meetings
- Ensure staff receive adequate training to enable them to carry out their responsibilities
- Promote a sensible approach to health and safety, making use of competent health and safety advice when required
- Work in close partnership with the headteacher and senior management team to support sensible health and safety management and to challenge as appropriate