PREMISES MATTERS Sample Clauses

PREMISES MATTERS. ‌ • Provide advice and guidance on matters relating to the management of school sites. • Provide funding in school budgets for repairs and maintenance and for capital projects. • Undertake major capital work in relation to school sites. • Provide leadership regarding the landlord’s duty and the school’s duty as tenant with regard to maintenance. • Inform the LA before starting on any maintenance work that involves using power tools. • Ensure that the site is kept in good repair and meets Health and Safety Legislation requirements for sites. • Complete and return Health and Safety Audit annually • Advise schools on their responsibilities in relation to repairs and maintenance, and grounds maintenance. • Undertake work in accordance with the Division of Responsibilities between the LA and Schools/Governors as detailed in the document “Responsibility for Repairs and Maintenance in County schools”. • Discuss and advise on minor repairs to school sites. • Arrange regular tests on various appliances. • Arrange various assessments e.g. asbestos, legionella. • Monitor the condition/state of repair of sites. • Determine the proportion of the working budget to be allocated for repairs and maintenance. • Agree a maintenance programme. • Draw the LA’s attention to matters causing concern in relation to the management of the site and grounds. • Discuss maintenance matters causing concern with relevant Services. • Undertake maintenance work in accordance with the Division of Responsibilities between the LA and Schools/Governors as detailed in the document “Responsibility for Repairs and Maintenance in County schools”. • Take due regard to any assessments on the building before undertaking maintenance work. The LA also offers assistance, through the SLA, with all aspects of the work involved in managing the school site. Owing to legal requirements and possible outcomes in relation to this area of responsibility, schools/governors are required to give serious consideration to signing an SLA provided by the LA; protecting schools/governors if matters arise that are a cause for concern.

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