Updated 20/11/2008
Copyright © 2003-2008
Barnsole Junior School
All rights reserved
2007
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1 STATEMENT OF INTENT Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees, and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose. Our aim is:
This policy and its operation will be kept up to date by an annual review.
2 RESPONSIBILITY As part of Medway Council, the education directorate is committed to its primary responsibility for the health, safety and well being of all staff, whether on Medway Council premises or carrying out the education authority's business elsewhere. The directorate also recognises its responsibility for other persons when they are within its premises or care. The education authority undertakes to provide and maintain places and systems of work which are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health. The education authority undertakes to provide and maintain places and systems of work which are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risk to health. Information, training and supervision will be provided to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of those who work within the education service, are in its care or visit its premises. All members of staff within the service will be made aware of their individual responsibilities under section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and for those persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions, and to co-operate with the education authority in meeting its responsibilities. Any member of staff or parent wishing to consult the complete set of advice and regulations will have access to the main school copy/disk. Any unsafe conditions must be reported to the secretary or caretaker as appropriate. In addition, where safe, an attempt should be made to eliminate any danger before reporting it. It is the duty of the Headteacher to ensure that the Framework of Health and Safety is carried out and that individuals understand that they should comply with the regulations. The Framework will be
reviewed annually in the Autumn Term by the Headteacher and the Pastoral
Committee who will have an overall monitoring role. The Headteacher is
responsible for reviewing and providing courses when and where
appropriate. The Health and Safety Adviser is:
3 Education - Health and Safety Statement - Organisation Please see the appropriate section on Safety Made Simple Data Disk
4 Education - Health and Safety - Arrangements Please see the appropriate section on Safety Made Simple Data Disk
5 INFORMATION The initial introduction of
the policy will take place at a formal staff meeting. Following this
there will be regular reminders and updating at staff meetings, SMT
meetings and the Pastoral Committee. Any urgent information will be
passed on to those who need to know, in the most appropriate manner at
the time. Parents will be informed of Health and Safety Practice through newsletters, the prospectus and at appropriate meetings. Information will be disseminated on a need to know basis. Official bodies will be consulted if necessary. Supply teachers and students will be made aware of good practice by the Lower/Upper School Leader, but all Staff should be alert to any potential problems.
6 Responsibility for Areas
7 FIRST AID There will always be qualified First Aiders on the school premises. This will be achieved by the following strategy:
In the case of an accident, immediate First Aid should be carried out and help summoned. Any further action should be taken by the most senior person. AN AMBULANCE MUST BE CALLED FOR ANY SUSPECTED FRACTURE OR SERIOUS INCIDENT. FOLLOWING THIS THE PARENT SHOULD BE CONTACTED. 8 ILLNESS Any child who appears to be ill should be sent or brought down to the Office. When there, s/he will normally remain under supervision unless the Headteacher or Office staff take the decision to send him/her home. There is a list in the Office of the most common diseases and this will be referred to when deciding upon whether or not School Attendance will be appropriate or when the Parent body should be notified. If further advice is needed, the secretary will contact the School Health Service or Environmental Health Department. The other school (Infant or Junior) will always be informed/consulted where further action needs to be taken. In the case of a child being sick, the caretaker should be sent for and the vomit covered with sweeping powder. This will be found in
When a child appears to have head lice, a note should be sent out to all the class. These notes are available from the Office. If the situation persists, the school nurse will be contacted. A video is available to provide guidance to parents. In the case of an Asthma attack, the child should have direct access to his/her inhaler and First Aid should be carried out. (See the Asthma Policy)
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MEDICINES Apart from inhalers, all medicine should be stored in the Office and children should be allowed to visit the Office at appropriate time so as to take their medicine. No adult should administer medicine unless in exceptional circumstances and with special arrangement involving the Headteacher. Parents are advised to keep children at home until a course of medication is finished. Long term antibiotics should be administered by parents before school, at 3.30 pm and at bedtime. No sun protection cream is applied (Please see Sun Protection Policy). The use of Epi pens is only through arrangement involving the Headteacher. Photographs of children needing immediate treatment will be on display in the office, staffroom and First Aid room.
10 FIRE SAFETY It is the duty of the caretaker to check fire alarms, fire fighting equipment and that fire doors are in good repair and kept clear. All staff are responsible for keeping exits and passageways clear so as to allow for immediate evacuation if necessary. FLOOR SPACE SHOULD NOT BE CLUTTERED WITH BAGS AND COATS Good practice is to train children to be safety conscious. Fire drills will be held twice a term, with one used as training and the other unannounced and varied. Teachers will have particular responsibilities which will be outlined on the notice in the classroom. The Deputy (or replacement) will ensure that everyone has been evacuated from the Upper Floor and the Head (or replacement) will do the same for the Ground Floor. Registers will be collected by and returned to the secretarial staff in the playground. EVERYONE IS THE SCHOOL MUST RESPOND CHILDREN MUST EVACUATE IN SILENCE The Fire Brigade will check all extinguishers every six months and the alarms are also checked regularly. If any fire equipment has been used or may be deficient, it is the responsibility of the caretaker to contact the Fire Brigade.
11 BOMB SCARES Any bomb scares must be treated seriously and as much information as possible should be noted. Classes will be informed verbally by the Head or Office Manager and should evacuate as if for a fire. After evacuation, the Office Manager will contact the Police.
12 HOSTAGE POLICY If a person is taken hostage, the rest of the school should be evacuated as if for a bomb scare, keeping well away from the danger area. The police should be contacted immediately and unobtrusively. Any incident must be taken seriously.
13 MOVEMENT BETWEEN SITES No child will be allowed off the school site unaccompanied. Children will walk across roads quietly under the direction of the designated adult.
14 SECURITY All adults coming on to the site must first report to the Reception. The way in to the Junior School is through the main door at the School Avenue end of the building. No other routes of entry must be used. All adults that work with children must be aware of the need to be seen to act appropriately at all times. Everyone is responsible for their own security and that of their own belongings. Provision is made for staff valuables to be kept safe.
15 VIOLENCE No act of violence on premises will be tolerated and any act of violence must be reported. Violence includes physical and verbal aggression, racial or sexual harassment. Those guilty of violence may be asked to leave the premises.
16 HOME VISITS Staff should always report planned arrival and departure times. They should know parents in advance, if possible, and take a colleague if necessary. If there is likely to be a difficulty they should arrange for the parent to visit the school instead.
17 BANK RUNS These should be at different times of the day and involve different people.
18 SAFE WORKING PRACTICE Any handling should be
carried out by the appropriate person in the appropriate manner using
the appropriate equipment. All adults working in the school will have their attention drawn to the fact that they must not work at height without the proper equipment and/or alone. All adults working at a workstation for a significant period of time should undertake an annual workstation analysis with their Line Manager.
19 DEALING WITH STRESS Wherever possible, staff should work in an environment where the level of stress is acceptable and is regularly monitored. The operation of the school as a collegiate body will help to combat stress related problems.
20 KITCHENS Only personnel authorised by the catering firm or the school will be allowed in the kitchen. Anyone using the kitchen must adhere to the rules laid down by the catering firm and Medway Council. It is the responsibility of the caretaker to be aware of these rules and report to the School Office any contravention.
21 SAFETY IN THE CURRICULUM Each curriculum document contains guidelines for the safe delivery of the subject matter.
22 THE SAFE CLASSROOM All teachers are responsible for the safety in their designated areas. Any unsafe equipment or furniture etc should be rendered safe and the Office/Caretaker informed at once. S/he will contact the appropriate person. All equipment should be stored safely and floor space should not be cluttered. A good housekeeping attitude should be encouraged. Classroom rules, as laid out in the Behaviour Policy, should be observed. Children must be supervised at all times. Children should be trained in the safe use of equipment.
23 THE SAFE PLAYGROUND The Behaviour Policy should be observed. Supervision is provided at playtimes and lunchtimes. Anyone noticing a hazard should report this to the Office/Caretaker. In the case of an accident, First Aid procedure should apply. Any equipment used in the playground should be safe. Only a designated adult should be allowed on the roof. The state of the roof and its construction should be taken into account. Children's toilets will be regularly supervised so as to ensure that they are a safe environment.
24 THE SAFE SITE The Behaviour Policy should be observed. The caretaker and cleaners are responsible for ensuring that no children have access to any cleaning equipment. The caretaker will carry out a safety inspection weekly and report/repair any defects. Everyone on premises is responsible for being aware of and reporting immediate hazards. All dangerous situations should be rendered safe where possible. All trailing electrical leads should be made safe. All electrical equipment is annually checked. Any harmful waste should be drawn to the attention of the caretaker. Particular care should be taken where bodily fluids are involved. All cleaning materials and other potentially dangerous materials are stored securely. Medway Council regulations are followed.
25 THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY Emphasis should be place on
informing parents, visitors and children of the need to observe Road
Safety rules around the school. Children will be regularly reminded of
the need to walk straight home by the safest possible route.
26 SEVERE WEATHER In the event of severe weather conditions during the winter months, parents will be recommended to listen to the local radio as information about the school being closed will be sent by this means. School will remain open except in the most severe conditions and there will always be staff on hand to help with any difficulties on the day of the closure. Children will be reminded to report to school and not turn back because they are told that the school is closed. A decision to close the school will be made by the most senior member of staff at the school and will follow LEA guidelines that the school should be open unless there is a lack of water, adequate heating, supervision, dining facilities or similar necessary provision. The Education Office will be informed immediately as well as the local radio using the procedure known to the Headteacher and Office Manager.
27 A CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR DISASTER In the event of a major disaster, the following procedure should be adopted:
FLOW DIAGRAM FOR A CRITICAL INCIDENT
NEXT REVIEW: 2009
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