A Guide to Estate Health and Safety Compliance

A proactive and strategic approach to school estate management is essential for health and safety compliance and for supporting educational needs and goals.

Following the extension of circumstances under which a Notice to Improve (NtI) can be issued, the implementation of a robust estate strategy and asset management plan has never been more important. Schools must demonstrate that they are creating a safe and secure environment for all users by:

• Ensuring policies and procedures are well-documented and align with legal requirements.
• Complying with Health and Safety Law and Statutory Inspecting and Testing. Key areas include Asbestos, Fire Safety, Legionella and RAAC.
• Providing regular training to staff to ensure they have the skills necessary to address property-related issues.
• Having a clear understanding of the condition of your school buildings.

Planned Preventative Maintenance

An independent estate review will support your school with the development of a proactive estate strategy and will help keep your estate safe, warm and dry.

One of the most effective tools for this is a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) survey, which:

• P- Prioritises identified defects and provides cost estimates for repair
• P- Provides a 5-10 year capital expenditure plan helping to budget for necessary works and times projects efficiently.
• M - Measures the condition of buildings (roofs, windows, floors etc) and mechanical and electrical equipment (boiler, electrics, etc).

Synergy’s surveyors offer a comprehensive PPM service to help schools keep their buildings safe, compliant and in the best possible condition.

To ensure your school is ready for the new term, please contact us to arrange an estate review with our experienced team.

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