Another reckless DofE proposal, says the NASUWT
Thursday, 5 January 2012
9:39 AM
Supporting the Joint Union Asbestos Committee statement of opposition to the DfE's plans to transfer the responsibility for Health and Safety from local authorities to governing bodies, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union, said:
“Yet another reckless, ideologically driven proposal from the DfE which will put the welfare and well-being of pupils and staff at risk.
“Any sensible governing body will reject this proposal.
“Not only do most governing bodies lack the expertise to manage the legislative provisions, but also no governing should willingly take on the potential, huge financial liability this responsibility entails.”
ENDS
Stuart Gannon
NASUWT Press Office
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