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Repairs and alterations

Before commissioning any repair or building work you must plan the work within the context of health and safety issues. A useful tool for this is the emergencies planning area of TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /emergencies

You could also consult the DfES's health and safety information and guidance.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/healthandsafety/

The Health and Safety Executive is the authority on these issues (not only in schools).
http://www.hse.gov.uk/

For information on financing repairs and alterations see TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/resourcesfinanceandbuilding/f unding/