School Property and Maintenance
School Premises Management Handbook
The Handbook covers the roles and responsibilities of both the school and the council, safety and compliance, funding, expenditure, and processes to follow from start to finish to ensure the best outcome for everyone.
Download the School Premises Management Handbook (PDF, 2.2MB)
Individual Sections and Annexes of the Handbook can be downloaded below.
Sections
- 1 - Purpose (PDF, 231KB)
- 2 - Roles and responsibilities (PDF, 306KB)
- 3 - Premises, inspections and servicing (PDF, 315KB)
- 4 - Priorities for school revenue and Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) funds (PDF, 323KB)
- 5 - When council permission is required (PDF, 319KB)
- 6 - Managing capital projects (PDF, 415KB)
- 7 - Regulations, standards and permissions for capital projects (PDF, 271KB)
- 8 - Third party use of school sites (PDF, 369KB)
- 9 - Use of third party sites by the school (PDF, 279KB)
- 10 - Specific aspects of premises management (PDF, 323KB)
Annexes
- A - Information about required inspections or equipment testing or servicing (PDF, 330KB)
- B - Residential accommodation at community schools (PDF, 293KB)
- C - Swimming pools (PDF, 346KB)
- D - Astroturf pitches (PDF, 331KB)
- E - Catering equipment (PDF, 242KB)
- F - Legionella and water systems (PDF, 234KB)
- G - Fire risk assessments (PDF, 290KB)
- H - Managing asbestos in schools (PDF, 346KB)
The Corporate Landlord team
The Corporate Landlord team works collaboratively with Head Teachers, school Site Managers and Business Managers to ensure school premises are maintained and fit for purpose.
We plan, manage, and deliver capital repairs and new building projects on behalf of the Council, and together with our Major Projects team we provide advice and guidance for schools on:
- Routine repairs and maintenance of school buildings and property
- Legislative compliance
- Alterations and improvements to the premises and site
- Emergency repair services
Our expertise
The Corporate Landlord team is made up of a wide range of expert professionals who provide a high-quality flexible service responsive to school needs, including:
- Building Surveyors
- Statutory Compliance and Fire Safety Officers
- Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Contact the
Corporate Landlord Team
The team can be contacted at CorporateLandlord.Schools@haringey.gov.uk.
Schools Financial Procedure Manual
This Manual contains operational guidance for schools on finance-related subjects. This Manual and the School Premises Management Handbook fit together to provide schools with a comprehensive package of information and guidance.
View the Schools Financial Procedure Manual
The individual sections of the manual can be downloaded below
- FM1 - Budget Planning and Forecast (PDF, 706KB)
- FM2 - Purchasing and Procurement (PDF, 1.2MB)
- FM3 - Payroll Management (PDF, 509KB)
- FM4 - Petty Cash Management (PDF, 618KB)
- FM5 - Risk Management (PDF, 632KB)
- FM6 - Schools in Financial Difficulty (PDF, 533KB)
- FM7 - Business Plan template (Word, 131KB)