As well as the statutory and non-statutory framework for the school curriculum, there are numerous other frameworks that support the development of children and young people through school. This links to health, safety and their well-being. There is legislation in place that underpins this which should be readily available to all staff within the school to read and familiarise themselves with it, it should be in a place that is accessible to staff and staff are aware that it’s there.
The staff would need to know health and safety for example if they have planned a day trip as part of the lesson, they would need to know that the children are their responsibility and that it is up to them to keep them safe and the children/young people will not come to any harm. Whilst children and young people are on the school premises again their health and safety becomes the schools
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There are legally no limit to class sizes for health and safety, but in maintained schools it is recommended that for children aged 5-7 the maximum children in one class is 30. It has been suggested that a child/young person whose health and well-being is promoted and effective strategies are in place will achieve better academically, have more effective social and emotional outcomes, and they will be more ready to learn if it is a safe environment. Other legislation that should be in all schools is safeguarding. This is an important part of ‘Every Child Matters Change for Children programme’. It is based on 5 outcomes, Be Healthy, Stay Safe, Enjoy and Achieve; Make a Positive Contribution and Achieve Economic Well-Being. By creating a safe environment within school staff is contributing to the safeguarding of children and young people. These students need to know that as a teacher, HLTA, TA or any other member of school staff that you will listen to their needs and concerns and that they will be taken seriously. As a school we also need to have in place reasonable