Health and Safety

The trustees of the Group Board recognise and accept their responsibility as the employer for providing, in accordance with the law, workplaces and work practices that are safe and healthy for employees, for pupils, for visitors including contractors and for anyone else who might be affected by their work activities. In particular, care will be taken to provide and maintain:  

• Safe premises 
• Safe places of work with safe access and egress 
• Safe plant, and equipment 
• Proper arrangements for the use, handling, storage, and transport of articles and substances 
• Information, instruction, training, and supervision for safety and safe systems of work 
• A safe and healthy working environment throughout 
• Appropriate communication with employees 
• Committee arrangements for the consideration of health and safety matters.