Schools as an Organisation

How legislation affects schools and the individuals working in them
Schools have to follow the laws and codes and are expected to operate under certain legislations. As an individual working in a school you will need to be aware of laws and codes of conduct that affects the life of a school. These are:
Data Protection Act
This act is there to ensure that schools keep and use information only for the purpose that it is collected for.

Education Act
This is constantly been updated and gives the rights for children to have an education at a young age up to the age of 16.

Special Education Needs Act (SEN)
This ensures that children with special education needs are admitted into mainstream schools.

Anti-bullying Policy
Ensures that pupil feels safe and secure in their learning environment without the fear of being bullied.

Safeguarding Policy
Ensures the well-being of pupils and gives them a sense of value.

The laws and codes of conduct are enforced and regulated by key individuals. Key Individuals Policies and Legislations
Safeguarding officer Child Protection, Safeguarding policy
SENCO Special education needs, disability, equality
Teacher Inclusion, education act, performance management.
Equal Opportunity Officer Equal opportunity, race equality, cultural diversity.

Safeguarding Officer
The Safeguarding officer support schools to ensure that they are compliant with the safeguarding responsibilities of the school. They liaise with Social workers and are responsible to the Head Teacher, the school Behaviour Manager. They work directly with children and their families. They provide support and guidance to Carers and provide planned interventions for children. The Safeguarding officer takes the lead in developing and delivering continuous training, support and advice to school staff. The Safeguarding officer is responsible for the development of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies.

Health and Safety Officer
The Health and safety officer ensures colleagues and students within the school are aware of the relevant safety information and policies. They ensure that risk assessment training courses are available to all staff. The Health and Safety officer enforces the health and safety policy and is responsible to the Head Teacher.

Caretaker
The schools Caretaker opens and closes the school gates and building, ensuring the school is kept safe from intruders windows and doors are locked after school. The Caretaker ensures that the school environment is clean and safe. They are responsible to the Head Teacher.

They are external organisations that set legislations in place at schools and monitor them, such as Ofsted and Local Authority.

OFSTED
OFSTED monitors schools regularly ensuring that safeguarding policies and health and safety policies are being enforced. They ensure that all staff undergo enhanced CRB disclosure and also appropriate employment checks. OFSTED monitors the effectiveness of the school’s arrangements, including links with key agencies, for ensuring the safety of its pupils. They ensure that school has established clear management responsibilities in relation to child protection including relevant designated staff.