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Fire safety - managing school facilities

Fire is a hazard schools can't afford to ignore. The best is to plan for it, ensuring that your school adheres to fire safety regulations and that everyone who uses the premises knows what to do in an emergency. You should also try to take precautions against arson, which can happen during school holidays too.

Read guidance on how to manage fire safety and minimise the risk of fire. It sets out what legislation school buildings must comply with and covers the major risks.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/resourcesfinanceandbuilding/s choolbuildings/designguidance/sbenvironme ntalhs/fire/

The best tactic is prevention. The emergency planning site has a section dedicated to fire safety.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /emergencies/typesofincident/fire/index.h tml