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Fire Risk Assessments for Schools & Colleges
Our school-specific fire safety service for Gloucestershire and beyond helps you protect lives, satisfy regulations, and simplify safety for your whole school.
School & College Fire Safety Can’t Be Left to Chance
Every school and college is legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment – getting it wrong can have severe consequences:
- Young people under 18 are legally considered vulnerable. Fire safety failures in schools or colleges carry serious legal and safeguarding consequences
- High footfall and constant movement across large, multi-use sites make safe evacuation more difficult without expert planning
- Specialist areas like science labs, kitchens, plant rooms, sleeping accommodation and assembly halls pose increased fire risks and demand tailored controls
Don’t wait for an inspection – or worse, an incident – to realise the gaps.
Why Choose Safety Hands Plus for Fire Risk Assessments for Schools & Colleges?
School & College-Specific Expertise
We understand the complex fire risks schools and colleges face, from ageing buildings and mixed-use sites to overlooked areas like plant rooms, workshops, or temporary classrooms. We identify hazards others could miss.
Evacuation Plans and PEEPs Support
We build and review emergency evacuation strategies tailored to the needs of your school, including supporting your Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for vulnerable pupils and staff.
Compliance Without the Headache
We break down complex regulations into clear actions. You’ll receive professional documentation, practical guidance, and automated reminders, all delivered in plain English.
A Safer School or College in 3 Simple Steps
Book Your Assessment
We’ll schedule your site visit, confirm key building details, and identify any urgent concerns.
On-Site Fire Risk Inspection
Our qualified assessors carry out a detailed review of your premises with minimal disruption to school operations, often operating out of student hours.
Receive Your Compliance Plan
You’ll get a clear, prioritised report with practical actions, plus ongoing support to help you stay compliant and confident year after year.
The Pressure on Schools & Colleges Keeps Growing
The pressure to keep students and staff safe has never been greater. With shrinking budgets, rising expectations, and increasing scrutiny around safety standards, it’s easy to feel stretched thin.
We understand how complex school environments can be, and how high the stakes are when vulnerable people are involved. That’s why we make fire safety simple, thorough, and fully supported.
Let us take the weight off your shoulders with expert guidance that puts safety first.
Trusted Expertise in Fire Safety for Schools
Our lead consultant holds qualifications from NEBOSH, IOSH, IIRSM, and the Fire Protection Association, alongside decades of fire risk expertise in education and high-risk environments.
We’ve supported schools, colleges, universities, academies, care homes, and local authorities across the UK, providing dependable compliance that keeps people safe and reputations intact.
Don’t just take our word for it
When Fire Safety Feels Complex, We Make It Clear and Compliant
Every Headteacher, Principal, Dean or school Business Manager wants to be confident their building is safe and compliant. But with ever-changing legislation, challenging school layouts with multiple risk zones, and vulnerable individuals under your care, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming.
At Safety Hands, we specialise in delivering meticulous, school-specific fire risk assessments that remove the guesswork from compliance without compromising on safety. We understand your legal obligations and your duty of care.
From tailored evacuation planning to support with PEEPs for individual pupils, we handle the intricacies so you can focus on education. With decades of experience and a proactive, plain-English approach, we’re the expert safety partner schools trust.
Protect your pupils, satisfy your legal duties, and take control of fire safety.
Take Action: Fire Risk Assessments for Schools & Colleges
Ensure fire safety in your school or college today