Fire Risk Assessments for Independent Schools & Academies
Why Fire Safety Matters in Independent Schools & Academies
As an independent or academy school, your responsibilities go far beyond basic compliance. You're managing multiple buildings, often including heritage or listed sites all whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety for students, staff, and visitors.
You face pressure from:
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ISI or OFSTED inspections
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Parental expectations
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Trustee oversight
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Insurance providers
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Evolving legislation
That’s why your fire safety approach can’t be box-ticking. It needs to be thorough, proactive, and educationally appropriate. That’s where we come in.
Our Specialism: Education-Focused Fire Risk Assessments
At White Rose Fire Safety, we deliver professional, sector-specific fire risk assessments designed for the unique environment of independent schools, academies, and colleges.
We’ve worked with schools across South Yorkshire helping ensure complete compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, while supporting operational staff with practical, no-fuss advice.
We Understand the Pressures You Face
Our school clients often ask:
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“Are we fully covered ahead of our ISI/Ofsted inspection?”
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“Do we have proper documentation and fire safety logs?”
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“Are boarding facilities compliant with night-time evacuation standards?”
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“Can we confidently say our students and staff are protected?”
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"Can everyone effectively evacuate in the event a fire evacuation including disabled pupils or staff?"
We’re here to make sure the answer is a firm yes.
What’s Included in Our Fire Risk Assessment
We provide a comprehensive, on-site assessment that includes:
🔥 Identification of fire hazards and risks across all school buildings
🧯 Review of fire safety systems (alarms, extinguishers, signage, lighting)
🚪 Assessment of escape routes, evacuation planning & muster points
📚 Inspection of staff awareness and training procedures
🧾 Clear, jargon-free reporting with prioritised action points
📅 Recommendations for review frequency & maintenance schedules
All assessments are conducted by qualified, DBS-checked fire safety professionals with specific experience in education environments.
We provide you with the software that allows you to monitor all your properties in one location giving you an overall picture of your portfolios compliance
Safeguarding and Discretion Built In
We understand schools are sensitive environments. That’s why we ensure:
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All assessors are fully vetted and enhanced DBS checked
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Visits are scheduled to minimise disruption to learning
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We work around term dates, open days, or boarding routines
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Reports are clear, actionable, and inspection-ready
Whether you’re running a small nursery / school or a large multi-building independent college, you can count on us to act with professionalism, respect, and care.
Our Process (Simple & Efficient)
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Initial Consultation – We review your school layout, needs, and inspection cycle
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On-Site Assessment – A full fire risk review by a qualified fire risk assessor
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Report Delivery – Clear, prioritised findings & next-step recommendations
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Optional Ongoing Support – We can assist with implementation, training, and annual reviews and general ongoing support (we are always here)
Why Schools Choose White Rose Fire Safety
✔️ Trusted by independent schools and academies across South Yorkshire
✔️ Experienced in small, medium and multi building sites
✔️ Fully compliant with RRO 2005 and education-specific requirements
✔️ Competent, fully insured assessors registered with the IFSM
✔️ Competitive, transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Can you help us with other areas of fire safety management?
We certainly can and as part of the fire risk assessment process we will look at all areas of your current management processes to which we can also assist you with the following:
✔️ Fire policy & evacuation procedures
✔️ Fire strategy implementation
✔️ Fire escape plan drawings
✔️ Fire door survey
✔️ Fire safety awareness training (CPD, IFE, IIRSM & IOSH approved)
Give us a call on 0800 180 4132 or email us at info@whiterosefiresafety.co.uk to discuss your requirements or you can get an instant quote below.
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