Here are some useful links about risk management in Education
Department of Education : Guidance - Academy trust risk management
The DoE has created a guidance guide to encourage Risk Management best practice within Academy Trusts. This guidance is a good 'starter for 10' towards complying with your risk management responsibilities.
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Finance Directors' Forum
The FD Forum runs discussion groups for business managers to share advice and thoughts on risk management, academy finance, HR and administration related subjects.
HSE : Sensible health and safety management in schools
Outlines a sensible approach to health and safety in schools which means focusing on how the real risks are managed.
https://www.hse.gov.uk/education/index.htm
Example - Risk Management Policy
The policy explains a School’s underlying approach to risk management and documents the roles and responsibilities of the Governing Body, the Audit Committee, the Executive Board, and other key parties.
https://www.soas.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2025-01/GOV-002-02%20Risk%20Management%20Policy.pdf