School minibus policies

Primary schools

Community school in Norfolk

Sheringham Community Primary School's minibus policy contains guidance on:

• The responsibilities of different members of staff
• Risk assessment requirements
• The checks needed before use
• Licensing requirements
• MOT, servicing and maintenance requirements
• Safe usage

The policy also contains appendices which include:

• A sample risk assessment
• A pre-journey checklist

Academy in Coventry

The minibus policy from Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School covers matters such as:

• School and driver responsibilities
• Safety
• Breakdown procedure
• Hiring out the minibus to third parties

It also includes a checklist to be completed before each journey.

Secondary schools

Academy in Bedfordshire

The minibus policy from Samuel Whitbread Academy explains:

• Who will be given authorisation to drive the minibus
• The procedure to be followed in case of an accident or breakdown
• Requirements for maintenance

It also contains a protocol for drivers to follow, which includes pre-drive safety checks and requirements for fuelling the bus.

Academy in Buckinghamshire

Who can drive the