Property type
School and Nursery Fire Risk Assessments
For schools, nurseries, childcare settings and education buildings.
Who is normally responsible?
The employer, trust, proprietor, local authority or building controller may hold duties depending on governance and occupation.
Common fire risks
- Young children, assisted evacuation and safeguarding controls
- Science, art, food technology and plant areas
- Out-of-hours clubs and shared community use
What an assessor typically reviews
- Evacuation strategy for pupils and visitors
- Higher-risk curriculum or kitchen areas
- Fire drills, staff roles and records
What to prepare
- Pupil numbers and age ranges
- Site layout and use outside core hours
- Maintenance, drill and training records
When to review
Review at the start of school years, after building works, changes in pupil needs or changes in site use.
Request an assessment quote
Provide the property details and consent needed for review and potential independent provider matching.
Related guides
Fire Risk Assessment Cost
What affects the cost of a UK fire risk assessment and what information helps an assessor quote accurately.
Fire Risk Assessment Legal Requirements
A practical overview of fire risk assessment duties for UK non-domestic and common-part premises.
Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
A plain-English preparation checklist before arranging a fire risk assessment.
Next step
Ready to arrange a fire risk assessment?
Book online when the scope, price and fulfilment route are clear, or request a tailored quote where professional scoping is needed.
An assessor is not treated as appointed until they accept the assignment.