Schools and nurseries · Midlands
Fire risk assessments for schools and nurseries
Clear, Proportionate Risk Management
Independent fire risk assessments for schools and early years settings, considering children, staff, visitors and the use of the premises during and outside normal opening hours.
Share your building type and postcode so we can provide a quote tailored to your premises.
Schools and nurseries
Why education buildings need particular attention
Schools and nurseries are busy, varied sites. Many have older and newer buildings, shared spaces and changing use through the term.
Children and young people
The assessment considers the assistance children may need and how staff would support groups of different ages during an evacuation.
Varied spaces
Classrooms, halls, kitchens, workshops, sports facilities and stores all carry different hazards and need different arrangements.
Visitors and activities
Visitors, events, hirers and after-school activities change who is on site and when, which affects how an evacuation would work.
Evacuation and roll call
The assessment considers escape routes, assembly points and how staff would account for everyone.
What an assessment can cover
What an assessment of a school or nursery can cover
Each assessment reflects the building’s layout, use and occupants. Areas considered may include:
- Teaching spaces, halls and corridors, including escape routes and exits
- Kitchens, science, design and technology areas and other higher-hazard rooms
- Temporary arrangements, displays, storage and furniture layouts
- Detection, alarm and emergency lighting arrangements
- Evacuation procedures, drill records and staff responsibilities
- Fire safety management, record keeping and how building changes are handled
How Apex approaches it
Independent and proportionate
Apex provides independent assessments and practical recommendations tailored to your premises. As a consultancy, Apex does not carry out installation or remedial work.
Understand the premises
The assessment considers the building, its occupants, day-to-day use and existing fire safety arrangements.
Explain the risks
Significant findings are explained in plain language, with the reasons for each recommendation.
Prioritise action
Prioritised recommendations help you plan appropriate action and focus on the most significant risks.
A quote for your premises
Your quote reflects the size, use and complexity of the premises and the assessment required.
Questions
Questions about fire risk assessments for schools and nurseries
Short answers to common questions. If yours is not here, call or email Apex.
Does Apex run fire drills or provide training?
No. Apex provides independent assessment and advice only. It does not deliver drills or training.
Can you assess a single building on a larger school site?
Yes. The scope can cover one building, several buildings or the whole site. Tell us what you manage and we will confirm the scope.
Can you work around the school day?
Access and timing are agreed before the visit. Let us know about school hours, safeguarding requirements and any access restrictions so suitable arrangements can be discussed.
Need a fire risk assessment for a school or nursery?
Share a few details about your building and what you need. Apex will confirm the scope and provide a quote.