Scheme of Delegation - Part 1
TIMBERLEY ACADEMY TRUST
SCHEME OF DELEGATION – PART 1
THE TRUST BOARD &
COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Full Trust Board
The Trust Board needs to take a strategic role, act as a critical friend to the School and be accountable for its decisions, is should set aims and objectives and agree, monitor and review policies, targets and priorities.
Terms of reference:
Membership – as below:
Disqualification – as per Regulation 20 and Schedule 6 of the Constitution Regulations
These terms of reference agreed by the Trust Board September 2020
Name of Trustee | End of term of office |
Kelly Edwards | 10/10/2023 |
Roz Clackett | 01/05/2024 |
Lisa Thomas | 10/10/2023 |
Carol Harris | 01/05/2024 |
Catherine Harris | Headteacher |
Rebecca Hayes | 28/09/2021 |
Marilyn Jones | 19/10/2020 |
Charlotte McLaughlin | 08/12/2022 |
Serena Sale | 14/06/2022 |
Sally Simpson | 08/12/2022 |
Mandy Walker | 01/05/2020 |
Jessica Masters | 10/10/2023 |
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The Committees
Role of the Committee
What Decisions can be made?
Committees are given delegated powers to undertake work and make decisions on the behalf of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees still has the final responsibility for any decision taken by its Committees. Those decisions must be reported to the Board of Trustees at its next meeting. This would normally be done by the way of presenting minutes, which set out the points discussed and the Committees decisions/recommendations.
The Chair of the Committee has no power to make decisions without reference to the Committee itself. Only the Chair of the Board of Trustees, acting with the authority of the Body, can act in an emergency when it is not practical to convene a meeting.
Review of Performance
Governing Bodies must review the working of their Committees on an annual basis, under normal circumstances this will be at the termly meeting in the Autumn Term.
Delegation of Functions
The Board of Trustees can NOT delegate the following functions:
The Board of Trustees can NOT delegate the following functions to an individual:
Committee meetings must be carried out according to rules similar to those which apply to Board of Trustees meetings. For example, Committee members are entitled to seven days written notice of a meeting and its agenda. Minutes of all Committee meetings must be kept, including the names of those present and then forwarded to the next meeting of the Board of Trustees.
The Committees, their terms of reference, composition and membership, are attached.
TIMBERLEY ACADEMY TRUST - Common Conventions for All Committees
How and when to report back to Board of Trustees
Minutes to be presented to the next appropriate meeting of the full Board of Trustees. The Committee Chairman will report to the Board of Trustees.
Meetings to be called, agenda prepared, minutes taken
Meetings to be convened by the Headteacher in consultation with the Chair of the Committee and the Clerk to the Trustees.
Agenda to be prepared by the Clerk to the Trustees and distributed together with any supporting papers.
Minutes to be taken by the Clerk to the Trustees.
Chairperson appointed
The Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees to be elected at the first meeting of the Committee following the School Trustees annual review of committees.
Frequency of meeting
As determined by statutory and/or at the request of the Chair of the Committee.
Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee
1. Membership
The Committee shall consist of 4 Trustees and the Headteacher in a voting capacity. The committee can ask the Board of Trustees to appoint up to 2 non-voting members with appropriate financial skills.
2. Quorum
The quorum shall be 3 voting members of which the Headteacher should be one.
3.1 The committee will meet at least once a term.
3.2 Any additional meetings will be called as necessary; at least 7 days notice must be given when calling a committee meeting.
5.1 The committee shall elect a Chair/Vice Chair annually, usually at the first meeting of the academic year
5.3 In the absence of the appointed Chair the Committee can appoint a member to act as Chair for the meeting
6.1 The Chair will report to the full Board of Trustees on main decisions taken and any recommendations that the Board of Trustees needs to vote on.
7.1 The committee will be responsible for the preparation. It will establish formal procedures and timetables for planning the budget and will require the Headteacher to produce estimates of expenditure and income sufficiently in advance of each financial year, even if the details of the school's funding have not been finalised, so it can determine priorities in accordance with the School Improvement Plan.
7.2 It is the responsibility of the committee, in preparing the Draft Annual Budget, to work within the indicative budget, for the forthcoming year and for it to indicate clearly any use that it is proposing to make of contingency reserves, so that where appropriate, the Board of Trustees is fully informed of the final decision.
7.3 The committee will receive budget reports, termly from the Business Manager, from Sage and from the Headteacher, for consideration, prior to them being reported to the Board of Trustees.
7.4 The committee will give the Headteacher responsibility for administration of the budget and its day-to-day control and monitoring.
7.5 The Committee, with the Headteacher, will assess at least once a year, financial progress towards achieving the objectives in the School Development Plan and, consistent with this aim, will review projected expenditure for future years in accordance with the School Development Plan, working wherever possible on a three year rolling programme.
7.6 Review the financial implications on the budget of the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.
7.7 Receive the annual accounts and certificate of audit of the school fund and other voluntary funds held within the school.
7.8 Assess the school's insurance cover to ensure that it provides adequate protection against risks.
any surplus stock.
personal interest in the business of the Committee.
termination and promotion of staff (other than Headteacher/Vice Headteacher, where
special arrangements apply).
7.10 Review and recommend for adoption the procedures for staff discipline, grievance and redundancy and ensure that all staff are aware of them.
retirement and extension of sick pay.
meets the requirement of the Curriculum and is in line with the SDP.
numbers, salaries, scales and allowances for all staff members.
make recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
next and subsequent years for the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee
policy.
local trends and policies
Curriculum & Assessment Committee
The membership shall be 4 Trustees plus the Headteacher. The Committee members can ask the Board of Trustees to appoint up to 2 non-voting members with appropriate curriculum skills.
The quorum shall be 3 Trustees.
The Committee will meet when required and will hold at least one meeting per school year, 7 days notice must be given.
Premises Committee
Membership
The membership shall be 4 Trustees plus the Headteacher in a voting capacity.
Quorum
The quorum shall be 3 Trustees.
Meetings
The Committee will meet as and when required at least once per school year. Any additional meetings will be called as necessary; at least 7 days notice must be given when calling a committee meeting.
Minutes
Chairing
Reporting to G.B.
Area of responsibility
Discipline, Appeals & Complaint Committee
Discipline & Complaints
The Committee shall consist of no fewer than 3 Trustees, none of which can be employed by the Academy.
The Committee shall have such co-opted non-voting members as the Board of Trustees shall appoint. The committee may make recommendations for these appointments.
Quorum
The quorum shall be 3 Trustees. The Headteacher may exercise the right to attend to give advice.
Meetings
The committee shall meet as required. The Trustees will be notified when it has been necessary to convene a meeting. To consider and make any initial decisions about the discipline of both staff and pupils when necessary.
In respect of a complaint, the Trustees are to hear individual complaints and make recommendations on policy as a result of complaints.
The Panel can:
Appeals Panel
Membership
The Committee shall consist of no fewer than 3 Trustees, none of which can by employed by the Academy and have not taken part in the prior Disciplinary meeting.
The Committee shall have such co-opted non-voting members as the Board of Trustees shall appoint. The committee may make recommendations for these appointments.
Quorum
The quorum shall be 3 Trustees. The Headteacher may exercise the right to attend to give advice.
Meetings
The committee shall meet as required. The Trustees shall be informed and consulted whenever it is necessary to convene a meeting.
Terms of reference.
To consider and decide on any appeals against decisions of the Discipline and Exclusion panel in accordance with Timberley Academy procedures.
Link Trustees & Committee Membership
Board of Trustees of Timberley Academy 2020-21
Chair of Trustees – Rosalind Clackett
Vice Chair – Marilyn Jones
SEN Trustee – Marilyn Jones
Staff Representatives – Mandy Walker (support) and Jess Masters (teachers)
Safeguarding – Sally Simpson
Pupil Premium – Carol Harris
Science – Rosalind Clackett
H&S – Marilyn Jones
GDPR – Rosalind Clackett
Nursery Trustee – Carol Harris
Reception Trustee – Rosalind Clackett
Year 1 Trustee – Mandy Walker
Year 2 Trustee – Charlotte McLaughlin
Year 3 Trustee – Kelly Edwards
Year 4 Trustee –Sally Simpson
Year 5 Trustee – Marilyn Jones
Year 6 Trustee – Lisa Thomas
Finance, Audit & Staffing
Rosalind Clackett
Carol Harris
Marilyn Jones
Catherine Harris
Vacancy
Premises
Rebecca Hayes
Charlotte McLaughlin
Jessica Masters
Catherine Harris
Kelly Edwards
Curriculum
Catherine Harris
Carol Harris
Rosalind Clackett
Jess Masters
Disciplinary (Staff & Child)
Lisa Thomas
Sally Simpson
Marilyn Jones
Appeals (Staff & Child)
Carol Harris
Rosalind Clackett
Vacancy
Complaints
Rosalind Clackett
Kelly Edwards
Sally Simpson
Trustees:
Rosalind Clackett
Kelly Edwards
Carol Harris
Catherine Harris
Rebecca Hays
Marilyn Jones
Jessica Masters
Charlotte McLaughlin
Sally Simpson
Lisa Thomas
Mandy Walker
Vacancy - community
Headteacher’s Delegation Statement
As at 1 September 2019 Timberley Academy Trust formally appointed the Headteacher, Catherine Harris as Accounting Officer. The Board of Trustees formally delegated the day to day financial management of the budget and the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer to the Headteacher of Timberley Academy Trust.
In accordance with the current Academies Financial Handbook the responsibilities of the Accounting Officer
are listed below:
1.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEADTEACHER IN THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
1.1 The Accounting Officer (i.e. Headteacher) has responsibility, under the board of the Academy Trust’s (AT) guidance, for the overall organisation, management, and staffing and for its procedures in financialand other matters, including conduct and discipline.
1.2 The Accounting Officer is personally responsible to Parliament and to the accounting officer of the ESFA for the resources under their control. The essence of the role is a personal responsibility for the propriety and regularity of the public finances for which they are answerable; for the keeping of proper accounts; for prudent and economical administration; for the avoidance of waste and extravagance; for ensuring value for money; and for the efficient and effective use of all the resources in their charge. Essentially accounting officers must be able to assure Parliament and the public of high standards of probity in the management of public funds.
1.3 The Accounting Officer must advise the board of trustees in writing if, at any time, in his or her opinion, any action or policy under consideration by the Board of Trustees is incompatible with the terms of the Handbook or FA. Similarly, the Accounting Officer must advise the board in writing if the board appears to be failing to act where required to do so by the terms and conditions of the Handbook or FA.
1.4 Where the board of trustees is minded to proceed, despite the advice of the Accounting Officer, the accounting officer must consider the reasons the board gives for its decision. If, after considering the reasons given by the board, the accounting officer still considers that the action proposed by the board is in breach of the Handbook or FA, the accounting officer must advise in writing the ESFA’s accounting officer of the position.
1.5 More detailed guidance on the role of an accounting officer is set out in Chapter 3 of HM Treasury’s Managing Public Money. HM Treasury's handbook, Regularity, Propriety and Value for Money describes what these concepts mean in a financial context. (The ESFA’s accounting officer will send a letter annually to all AT accounting officers, with updates for new Accounting Officers, setting out their key responsibilities and highlighting any changes from previous years.)
1.6 The AT accounting officer, under the guidance of the board, must ensure that there is appropriate oversight of financial transactions. In doing so, they must:
1.7 The Accounting Officer is personally responsible to the board, and through it to the Secretary of State and Parliament, for:
(Further guidance on these responsibilities is set out in HM Treasury’s “Managing Public Money”).
1.8 The accounting officer of the ESFA is required to provide assurance that the bodies that the ESFA funds on behalf of the Secretary of State are in sound financial health. For this reason, the AT must submit to the ESFA a copy of that final budget in a form specified by the ESFA by a date to be notified.
1.9 The AT’s accounting officer is required to complete and sign a short statement each year explaining how the AT has secured value for money. Both the accounting officer’s statement and its annex on value for money will form part of the annual report accompanying the AT’s accounts and so must be sent to the ESFA and published on the AT’s website.
Accounting Officer’s Statement
An accounting officer’s statement on governance, regularity, propriety and compliance must be included in the AT’s annual report. This is a formal declaration by the AT’s accounting officer that they have met their personal responsibilities to Parliament for the resources under their control during the year. It includes a responsibility to ensure that public money is spent for the purposes intended by Parliament (regularity) and a responsibility to ensure that appropriate standards of conduct, behaviour and corporate governance are maintained when applying the funds under their control (propriety), a responsibility to ensure good value for money and for the efficient and effective use of all the resources in their charge. The accounting officer also has a responsibility to advise the Board of Trustees and the ESFA of any instances of irregularity or impropriety, or non‐compliance with the terms of the AT’s funding agreement. The format of the statement is included within the Accounts Direction which is issued annually.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEADTEACHER IN THE DAY TO DAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE BUDGET
2.1 The Headteacher will prepare (by reference to the School Improvement Plan) and submit an annual Budget Plan to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee for submission to Full Board of Trustees for approval during the Summer Term. If final budget funding notification from ESFA is awaited, a draft budget will be prepared for approval, to be adjusted in the new financial year.
2.2 The Headteacher will ensure that the end of year accounts are prepared, audited and submitted to the
ESFA in accordance with ESFA notified timescales.
2.3 The Headteacher will prepare budget reports for the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee to be submitted to the Full Board of Trustees for approval termly. The budget reports submitted to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee will include relevant system reports i.e. a cost centre group report or equivalent, a full bank reconciliation and cash flow statement. The Headteacher will monitor the expenditure under the control of the Board of Trustees, producing appropriate financial reports to the Finance, Premises and Curriculum
Committee to enable them to make a general report to the Full Board of Trustees at least termly including the following reports from the School’s Management Information System:
2.4 The Headteacher will prepare an annual 3 Year Strategic Financial Plan in line with the Schools Improvement Plan and reflecting the financial and resource consequences for each year including options, where appropriate, for consideration by the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee.
2.5 The Headteacher may undertake budget revisions up to a value of £15,000 which should be retrospectively reported to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee
2.6 The Headteacher will recommend associated budget revisions between £15,001 and £20,000 to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee for approval. Should there be emergency requests relating to staff costs the Headteacher may obtain the approval of the Chair of Finance until a Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee meeting can be arrange
2.7 The Headteacher will recommend budget revisions above a value of £20,001 to the full Board of Trustees for approval.
2.8 The Headteacher may adjust cost centre budgets in response to the receipt of additional funding during the year. These adjustments will be reported back to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEADTEACHER IN THE DAY TO DAY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF EXPENDITURE
3.1 The Headteacher can authorise orders to a value of £15,000 within the budget provision without reference to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee and subject to obtaining quotations for expenditure over £10,000 in accordance with Academy Financial Regulations
3.2 The Headteacher can authorise orders between £15,001 and £20,000 with the prior approval of the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee if within budget provision and subject to the receipt of three quotations and in accordance with Academy Financial Regulations
3.3 The Headteacher can authorise orders above £20,000 if within budget provision with the prior approval of the Board of Trustees and subject to the receipt of three quotations and in accordance with Academy Financial Regulations
3.4 The Headteacher may incur cumulative expenditure with suppliers, up to £15,000, if within budget provision, without prior reference to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee. This is subject to obtaining quotations for cumulative expenditure of £10,000 or more in accordance with Academy Financial Regulations. If the cheapest supplier is not selected a written justification should be presented to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee requesting authorisation which if given should be documented within the minutes of the meeting.
3.5 The Headteacher should provide a report at each Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee meeting to show cumulative expenditure with suppliers in excess of £15,000.
3.6 The Headteacher may in exceptional circumstances request written authorisation with regard to cumulative expenditure in excess of £15,000, which must be recorded in the relevant minutes. Best Value should still apply.
4.0 ASSETS
4.1 The Headteacher will maintain an inventory record in accordance with the current Financial Regulations
4.2 The Headteacher will propose the write off or dispose of assets within the limits as specified in the ESFA Academies Financial Handbook, to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee for consideration. All events to be reported to the Full Board of Trustees at the next meeting
5.0 OTHER
5.1 The Headteacher will maintain and develop adequate financial systems and records to protect the academy assets. The Headteacher will make recommendations to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee for the improvement of financial systems and records where appropriate.
5.2 The Headteacher will report and make recommendations to the Finance, Audit & Staffing Committee on any changes to the current ESFA Academy Accounting Handbook with regard to Academy Financial Regulations
NB THIS DELEGATION STATEMENT WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED BY THE FINANCE, AUDIT & STAFFING COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
Agreed as a true record of the decisions of the Board of Trustees:-
Signed:- ……………R Clacket……………………………………. (Chair of the Board of Trustees)
Dated:- .…………17/9/20……………………………………….
Scheme of Delegation - Part 2
TIMBERLEY ACADEMY TRUST BOARD - DELEGATION DECISION PLANNER |
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Level 4 | Decision to be delegated to the Principal | ||||||||
Level 5 | Principal day-to-day management | ||||||||
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| To ensure provision of RE in line with school’s basic curriculum (monitoring) |
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| Proposal to alter or discontinue voluntary foundation or foundation special school | n/a |
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| To consider forming, joining or leaving a federation | √ |
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| To appoint (and remove) the Chair and Vice-Chair of a permanent or a temporary TB | √ |
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| To appoint and dismiss the clerk to the TB | √ |
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| To appoint and remove community trustees | √ |
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| To appoint and remove associate members | √ |
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| To set up a Register or Governors’ Business interests | √ |
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| To approve and set up an Expenses scheme |
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| To consider whether or not to exercise delegation of functions to individuals or committees | √ |
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| To regulate the TB procedures (where not set out in law) e.g. Standing orders | √ |
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| To establish and review committees annually | √ |
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| Agree a policy and protocol for Trustee visits to the school | √ |
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| To draw up instrument of government and any amendments thereafter | √ |
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| To agree proposals to change category of school | √ |
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| To research and review the opportunities/challenges arising from extended school provision (from a premises and resources perspective) | √ |
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| To decide to offer additional activities under extended schools provision – or to cease provision | √ |
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| To put into place additional services provided |
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| To ensure delivery of services provided | √ |
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| To consult annually before setting an admissions policy | √ |
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| To implement Admissions Policy | √ |
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| To consult annually before setting an admissions policy |
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| To establish an admissions policy (where pupils do not have a statement) | √ |
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| To appeal against Local Authority direction to admit pupils | √ |
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| To publish the School Prospectus | √ |
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| To draft text in School Profile |
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| To approve and publish the School Profile annually | √ |
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| To plan and coordinate strategies by which the TB can demonstrate its accountability and consult parents and community | √ |
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| To adopt and review home-school agreements | √ |
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| To ensure that school lunch nutritional standards are met |
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| Community
| To consider matters relating to the role of the school in the community, including public relations | √ |
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| To ensure that the school contributes to community cohesion | √ |
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| Premises
| To obtain buildings insurance – TB to seek advice where appropriate |
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| To develop a buildings strategy (including budgeting for repairs etc) |
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| To procure and agree a maintenance strategy for new buildings including developing a properly funded maintenance plan |
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| To review security of school premises and equipment |
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| To agree level of maintenance service the school will buy from service providers |
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| To research and be involved in drawing up an Accessibility Plan for the school |
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| To recommend a hiring policy to the governing body and to oversee its implementation |
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| To approve hiring policy and charges |
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| Health and Safety
| To establish a Health and Safety policy | √ |
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| To implement health and safety arrangements |
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| To monitor health and safety arrangements |
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| To ensure that suitable risk assessments are prepared and action taken to minimise risk |
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| To monitor accident book and agree appropriate action | √ |
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