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Session 2 task 3
- 1. Developing, Using andOrganising Resources Within a Specialist Area Unit 506 L5 Diploma in Education and Training
- 2. Session challenges forall are to…. • Review legal requirements and responsibilities relating to the development & use of resources (ref 4.1) • Review ways of sharing resources with other learning professionals (ref 3.2) 2
- 3. Legal Requirements &Responsibilities Health & Safety Safeguarding Data Protection Single Equality Act Equality Act
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- 5. Why H&S? • Safetyplays an important role in schools and colleges. • Ensuring student (and staff) safety has been part of the ethical framework for decades, plus we have a legal responsibility for safety and it is an integral part of the Ofsted framework. http://www.rospa.com/schoolandcollegesafety/info/ managing-safety-schools-colleges.pdf
- 6. Legislation & TheLaw • Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. • These set the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity (i.e. our students). • Other regulations also exist to cover work activities that carry specific risks, for example lifting and carrying, computer work and electricity.
- 7. The Health andSafety at Work, etc Act 1974 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Standards for school premises The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012 The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 The Equality Act 2010 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- 8. Task • Think abouta typical unit you teach. What are the most likely Health & Safety issues you need to consider when planning and designing your resources? How can you plan for them in advance?