Premises Committee 

CHAIR: Mr Howard Brown 

Terms of Reference 

• Elect Chair (if delegated by full Governing Body). 

• Establish, review and monitor the Health and Safety Policy ensuring that the school meets health and safety requirements. 

• Ensure actions are taken in respect of relevant health and safety legislation. 

• Ensure that premises and the learning environment are maintained and are fit for purpose. 

• Provide support and guidance for the Headteacher and Governing Body on all matters relating to the maintenance and development of the premises and grounds, including health and safety. 

• Ensure that an annual inspection of the premises and grounds is undertaken and a report received identifying any issues.  Inform the Governing Body of the report and set out a proposed order of priorities for maintenance and development for the approval of the Governing Body. 

• Ensure professional surveys and emergency works are arranged as necessary. 

• Oversee the use of premises by outside users. 

• Establish and keep under review an Accessibility Plan and an Asset Management/Building Development Plan. 

• Monitor data on accidents and incidents. 

MEETINGS: at least termly 

QUORUM:  3 

DISQUALIFICATIONS: where there may be a conflict of or a pecuniary interest