PROCESS Premises management encompasses far more than most people realise. Sure, there are the obvious responsibilities like fire safety planning, repair works and waste management, but a good premises management team looks after so much more. When you are thinking about process you need to: • Embed good practice and compliance in all of your processes. Make sure you follow correct procedure and keep accurate records • Seek out and act on regular feedback from your staff and pupils • Be preventative, not reactive – basically, if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready, and if you avoid problems, you don’t have to solve them When it comes to legal requirements and processes for schools, you need to remember that every council in the country has their own local guideline to adhere to. Be sure to check on the website of the council your school belongs to for details.
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