This health and safety service package has been formulated and designed to assist schools to achieve a smooth transition to academy status.

The package content has been developed from:

• Experiences of other schools who have already converted
• Requirement to continually review and improve services
• Expertise from the Health and Safety Team for Oxfordshire County Council
• Academies Conversion Committee strategic plans

The package is specifically costed to cover actual expenditure to provide the package.

Provides assurance that there is comprehensive financial cover in place to protect the school, its assets, employees and governors against liabilities and claims.

This service is provided to maintained schools through our partnership with Hampshire County Council, and must be taken with IBC HR and Finance Services and Education Finance Services.

The service is available to academies as a stand-alone service direct from Hampshire County Council.

Education Personnel Services provides headteachers and governors in schools with advice and support to manage staff effectively to achieve the best outcomes for pupils. 

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The service is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health, and well-being of all employees at work. It provides medical advice to headteacher’s, managers and employees to assist and support attendance at work.

The Employee Assistance Programme is provided through PAM assist. It is a  confidential support service provided to employees and those living in their households. The service is staffed by experienced and professional advisors who are there 24 hours a day to answer you or your employee’s call. It provides  access to clinical and professional expertise which gives a chance to talk about all kinds of work and personal issues.

The Health and Safety Team assists schools in meeting their statutory health and safety responsibilities by providing competent practical advice and guidance to support safe, secure and rewarding learning environments and robust safety management.