evidence their impact. It should turn the 20 questions into a useful active tool. HEALTH AND SAFETY All governors particularly those on premises and staffing committees Context Outcomes Dates / Times / Venue This session will address the key By the end of this session Wednesday 7 June issues for governors when ensuring participants will have increased 6.30pm-8.30pm that their school is a safe and healthy knowledge and understanding of: Venue TBC place for learners, staff and visitors. health and safety law, specific The course will focus on legal legal duties and policy requirements to minimise the risk of the extent of responsibility of Course Leader: TBC accidents and litigation. governors in different types of school civil liabilities The session is relevant for all types health and safety management of school - community, voluntary systems in schools aided and academy. and will be able to monitor health and safety, ensuring appropriate reports and information from school staff. COURSES AND EVENTS FOR CHAIRS TRI-BOROUGH FORUM All governors Context Outcomes Dates / Times / Venue Open to Chair’s of Governors or These termly meetings with senior Monday 5th October their designated deputy. officers examine significant issues 6.30pm-8.30pm We recommend that all governing for all schools, look at areas of best Westminster City Hall bodies ensure they are represented at practice and are an opportunity to these meetings. network with colleagues from other Wednesday 15th March schools. 6.00pm 8.00pm – Lilla Huset Centre Wednesday 24th May 6.30pm 8.30pm – Kensington Town Hall
evidence their impact. It should turn the 20 questions into a useful active tool. HEALTH AND SAFETY All governors particularly those on premises and staffing committees Context This session will address the key issues for governors when ensuring that their school is a safe and healthy place for learners, staff and visitors. The course will focus on legal requirements to minimise the risk of accidents and litigation. The session is relevant for all types of school - community, voluntary aided and academy. Outcomes By the end of this session participants will have increased knowledge and understanding of: health and safety law, specific legal duties and policy the extent of responsibility of governors in different types of school civil liabilities health and safety management systems in schools and will be able to monitor health and safety, ensuring appropriate reports and information from school staff. Dates / Times / Venue Wednesday 7 June 6.30pm-8.30pm Venue TBC Course Leader: TBC COURSES AND EVENTS FOR CHAIRS TRI-BOROUGH FORUM All governors Context Open to Chair’s of Governors or their designated deputy. We recommend that all governing bodies ensure they are represented at these meetings. Outcomes These termly meetings with senior officers examine significant issues for all schools, look at areas of best practice and are an opportunity to network with colleagues from other schools. Dates / Times / Venue Monday 5th October 6.30pm-8.30pm Westminster City Hall Wednesday 15th March 6.00pm – 8.00pm Lilla Huset Centre Wednesday 24th May 6.30pm – 8.30pm Kensington Town Hall