Continuity management for schools
The aim of a School's Business Continuity Management Plan (SBCMP) is to help staff respond effectively to an emergency at school. It should cover procedures for incidents occurring during and after school hours, including at breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday activities.
The SBCMP should be generic enough to cover a range of potential incidents that could occur, including:
- serious injury to a pupil or member of staff
- significant damage to school property
- criminal activity
- severe weather
- public health incidents
- the effects of a disaster in the local community.
The planning process
Preparing for emergencies is an ongoing process, involving:
- risk assessment
- planning
- training
- exercises
- reviewing.
Throughout each stage of this process, it is important to consult staff and governors to gain their involvement and support.
Whether you adopt the Council’s template or choose to use your own, you can use the explanatory note and overview to develop appropriate arrangements for your school.
Further information is available on the School Services website.