Regulatory bodies are set up to monitor schools and provide guidance to them when requested to ensure that the law is upheld at all times.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a body that monitors the legislative framework set out by all organisations. These consist from industrial companies to businesses to educational based organisations.
The Health and Safety at work Act 1974 requires schools to comply with all health and safety law. It makes sure that the school carries out risk assessments and makes adequate measures to reduce hazards and risks. At our school the member of staff designated to this constantly checks PE equipment to see if it is in safe working order. All fire exits are obstruction free and the art cupboard is correctly stacked so that it does not cause any
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Disability assessment and support is one of the roles that the health service contributes towards. • Mental health services: Some children have difficulties at home or have mental health problems that persist. The CAMHS service works with children and young people both in school and out of school. Schools or GPâ€TMs can refer pupils to the service. • Social services: All children come from a variety of backgrounds, some which are happier than others. Some children will be particularly vulnerable and in need of support and some children will be looked after in care or in foster care. • Third sector services: They support with disability support and extra curricular activities. Some older children may leave home early in their lives and the service provides access to housing services. • Community services: These include choirs, clubs, sports facilities, community events and family services. Communities have much to offer children in their