Estates Committee
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Estates Committee - Terms of Reference Sept 2019 |
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Members: |
Sandra Morris, Jan Leybourne, Emma Nelson, Libby Woods |
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Associate Member(s): |
Ruth Clarkson, Cathryn Lewin, Paul Spooner |
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Chair: |
Sandra Morris |
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Clerk: |
Cathryn Lewin |
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Quorum:
Meetings: |
At least 3 Governors
At least termly prior to the Full Governing Body meeting
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- To provide support and guidance for the Head Teacher on all matters relating to the school premises and grounds, security and health and safety.
- Annually inspect the premises and grounds and prepare a statement of priorities for maintenance and development for the approval of the Governing Body.
- To assist the Governing Body and Head Teacher to discharge their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation in collaboration with the LA.
- to consider the LA's policies on health and safety and recommend a policy for the school for adoption by the Governing Body.
- To ensure that the necessary school management organisation is in place to implement the policy.
- To monitor the effectiveness of the school's health and safety arrangements, make periodic inspections of buildings, plant and equipment and report at least once a year to the Governing Body.
- To approve the costs and arrangements for maintenance, repairs and redecoration within the budget allocation.
- To oversee the preparation and implementation of contracts.
- To ensure that the school complies with health and safety regulations.
- To ensure that Governors' responsibilities are discharged regarding litter under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
- To oversee the implementation of the lettings and charges policy for the approval of the Governing Body.
- To review and determine the charges for lettings on an annual basis.
- To ensure any necessary liaison with the/ Local Authority's Property Services Section.
Other:
- To consider and report back upon such matters as may be delegated or devolved to the Committee by the Governing Body.
- To ensure there are effective Clerking arrangements in place for the Committee
- To submit minutes to the full Governing Body.
