Legal framework This policy has due regard to statutory legislation and national guidance, including, but not limited to, the following: The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 The Education Act 1996 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Education (Specified Work) (England) Regulations 2012 Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2015 Code of Practice: Picketing 1966 Roles and responsibilities of the headteacher In the event of strike action, the headteacher must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the school remains open for as many pupils as possible. Union representatives will make sure the headteacher is aware of the strike at least seven days prior to the day in question. The headteacher has the final say as to whether the school closes, or remains open. The headteacher will consult the governing body, parents/carers and the LA before deciding whether to close the school. The headteacher is entitled to ask staff whether they are intending to strike, in order to make plans to manage the strike. The headteacher and senior leadership team will ensure the development of good relationships between management and staff in order to minimise the disruption of industrial action. The headteacher will be responsible for organising a contingency plan to minimise the impact of any strike action. Where the headteacher is involved in the strike, the governing body and headteacher will delegate his/her responsibilities to a member of the leadership team prior to the strike day. If they are also striking, a person whom they deem suitable shall be appointed. The headteacher is accountable for the conduct of all examinations and provision of facilities in their school. Where possible, the headteacher will ensure that examination centres remain open for examinations, even if the school is partially or fully closed.
Legal framework This policy has due regard to statutory legislation and national guidance, including, but not limited to, the following: The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 The Education Act 1996 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Education (Specified Work) (England) Regulations 2012 Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2014 Keeping Children Safe in Education 2015 Code of Practice: Picketing 1966 Roles and responsibilities of the headteacher In the event of strike action, the headteacher must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the school remains open for as many pupils as possible. Union representatives will make sure the headteacher is aware of the strike at least seven days prior to the day in question. The headteacher has the final say as to whether the school closes, or remains open. The headteacher will consult the governing body, parents/carers and the LA before deciding whether to close the school. The headteacher is entitled to ask staff whether they are intending to strike, in order to make plans to manage the strike. The headteacher and senior leadership team will ensure the development of good relationships between management and staff in order to minimise the disruption of industrial action. The headteacher will be responsible for organising a contingency plan to minimise the impact of any strike action. Where the headteacher is involved in the strike, the governing body and headteacher will delegate his/her responsibilities to a member of the leadership team prior to the strike day. If they are also striking, a person whom they deem suitable shall be appointed. The headteacher is accountable for the conduct of all examinations and provision of facilities in their school. Where possible, the headteacher will ensure that examination centres remain open for examinations, even if the school is partially or fully closed.
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