The documents on this page are the main Suffolk County Council Health and Safety policy made up of:

Policy statement – maintained schools can display this as their own policy statement.

– Organisation – responsibilities related to role.

– Arrangements – how we manage the risks and key management statements on a range of topics. Another document outlines the responsibilities of headteachers and senior managers and, for academies and VA schools, the Governing of Trust Bodies.

The SCC policy for staff and governing bodies at maintained schools regarding the health and safety of pupils on educational visits is outlined in the Educational Visits page.

You will find specific policies and guidance under the relevant pages – e.g. risk assessment guidance and templates at ‘Risk Assessment‘.

Let your Advisor know if there’s any other documents you’d like to see on this page, or how it can be made clearer – all suggestions are welcome!

SCC H&S Policy Statement signed by the CE to display – APRIL 2025 – 2026

SCC H&S Policy – Organisation of H&S responsibilities – 2025

SCC H&S Policy for Arrangements – what we do and how we do it – 2025

Updated information on the HSE’s law poster and leaflet 08/2017

Safety, Health and Wellbeing responsibilities in educational settings – updated November 2022

Suffolk County Council SHaW Strategy 2022-2025

Suffolk County Council Employer’s and Public Liability Insurance 2025 – 2026

Health and Safety: Advice for schools from the Department of Education