Health and Safety

HEALTH & SAFETY and RISK ASSESSMENTS

HEALTHY EATING AND FITNESS

Good health and fitness are promoted at every level at Red Rose. A regular programme of PE, fitness and leisure activities is provided. These are included into the timetable for each class. Freshly cooked lunches are available and aim to provide a nutritional diet for our pupils. A good diet helps to maintain the energy and alertness levels for engaging with the academic and social learning of the school day. A varied diet high in whole foods, carbohydrates, protein, fresh fruit, vegetables and salad is offered. Healthy eating is encouraged and taught through Food Technology. Packed lunches can be brought into school as an alternative or where specific diets are being followed.

Declaration of Intent

The school's responsibility is to ensure as far as is reasonably possible, the health and safety of all who enter the premises. The School makes an unequivocal commitment to high standards of health and safety. The Head teacher sets the safety policy and, as a school, we seek to maintain and improve the environment of the school in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all its users. We aim to comply with all relevant legislation. We aim to ensure that everyone has sufficient information and appropriate training to fulfil their responsibilities.

We seek to create an environment within the school where everyone: ✓ is aware of their responsibilities to each other. ✓ acts in responsible ways, consistent with others' health and safety. ✓ safeguards and promotes the health and safety of others.

The Health & Safety policy relates specifically to health and safety on the school site and its environment. Staff are, however, expected to take similar precautions and adopt similar practices and procedures, whilst engaged in activities away from the school; they may also need to address Health and Safety policies of other centres or organisations. Risk assessments are used by all staff organising educational visits to support the health and safety of themselves and pupils. Risk Assessments are also a means of limiting health and safety risks within school.

Decision-making in matters relating to health and safety involves consultation between directors,, teaching and non-teaching staff, representatives of professional associations and students.

Objectives

The Head Teacher seeks to promote health and safety by providing, in so far as is reasonably practical: ✓ healthy and safe working practices and conditions. ✓ information, instruction and training in safe working methods and practices. ✓ first aid facilities; and employees trained in first aid. ✓ safe premises and equipment. ✓ safe arrangements for the handling, storage and use of materials and substances ✓ systems for the establishment and maintenance of codes of practice and risk assessments. ✓ safe access and outlet, including evacuation procedures. ✓ appropriate security arrangements. ✓ effective communication systems for issues of health and safety. ✓ periodic checks on the safe operation of tools and equipment.

The School Health and Safety is regularly reviewed to ensure that it complies with legislation and local conditions.

Parents can access the full policy on the school website www.redroseschool.co.uk A paper copy is available on request.

Ofsted 2018:

• Pupils are taught how to socialise very well and they show deep respect for each other and for adults. Pupils have an impressive moral code and will express their views, sensitively, if they think something is wrong • Teachers use their expertise to excellent effect. They are attuned to the very specific needs of every pupil in their class. Teachers constantly monitor the response of every pupil to the work they are set, and know precisely when to celebrate success or encourage a pupil to extend their work even further. As a result, teachers are adept at getting the very best out of pupils • Teachers’ efforts to ensure that the classroom climate for learning is just right are remarkable.