Services offered 2012/13 - Sunderland Learning Hub

SERVICE STANDARDS, MONITORING & EVALUATIONThese inspections/reports are certificated and are endorsed by the Director of Children’sServices. The appropriation of these certificates and a practicable approach to remedialactions will ensure compliance with Head Teachers and Governors duties under relevantlegislation affecting premises management. 99% of Academies complied last year.• Fulfil the requirements of part IV of the Education (School Premises) Regulations 1999• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation for inspection of structural condition ofpremises• Compliance with D.F.S. requirements regarding property management• All services managers are professionally qualified in their relevant disciplines• Our overall partnership will be measured by improvements in Asset Management Planstatistics and our ability to successfully bid for relevant government finance through the LA• Inspections will be carried out on an annual basis in• The inspections will highlight works to be carried forward to the Governors MaintenancePlan allowing comparison with the 3 yearly condition survey to inform future maintenancerequirements.• Every year progress relating to outstanding defects will be monitored and Academiesinformed of any outstanding premises issues that require urgent remedial workTERMINATION OF AGREEMENTThis S.L.A can be terminated with 1 month’s written notification from any party to the other.ACADEMY RESPONSIBILITIES• Use the Premises File/Governors Maintenance Plan/Inspections to prioritise work• Seek advice before committing finance to property work• Be aware of your responsibilities under the Construction, Design and ManagementRegulations. When you order construction work you automatically assume certain legalduties for which you are accountable. (See Health and Safety Policy)• Compliance with the ED1 procedure as specified by the Authority.COMPLAINTS/DISPUTESIf an Academy is dissatisfied with any aspect of the service it has received the complaintsprocedure at the back of this booklet should be followed. Every effort will be made to resolvedisputes quickly and effectively.Back to Contents136