The Department for Education (DfE) has released updated guidance (external link) on health and safety in schools. The guidance reminds schools that they must have a health and safety policy in place and sets out the key elements of an effective policy.
Governors and trustees must ensure that that they have approved a health and safety policy that is proportionate and relevant to the school. Once approved by the board and implemented by the senior leaders, governors and trustees should regularly ask questions to ensure that the policy is being properly understood and implemented.