This article is based on the DfE's Good estate management for schools, advice from a health and safety expert, and advice from the DfE.
You're not required to have a standalone premises management policy
Specific documents relating to premises management are required, however.
We've covered what you need in the sections below.
You must have certain premises-related documents
Your school or trust must have the following documents in place:
- Health and safety policy
- Statutory risk assessments covering specific areas, including:
- Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH)
- Fire
- Asbestos (management plan and register)
- Legionella
- Business continuity plan
- Accessibility plan
- Key details to help with management of contractors
Your school should also have:
- Records of statutory inspections, testing and certificates
There's no explicit legal requirement to keep records in a specific format, but you'll need clear evidence you're carrying out these