School fire extinguishers – your FAQs answered

fire extinguishers - a blaze in corridor

You probably walk past the fire extinguishers in your school every day without a thought. But those little devices are primed and ready for action when needed.  But are you?  Do you know how to use one? Do you know which types you should be using?  How often should they be serviced? And what to do […]

Fire safety in schools: a guide

Fire safety in schools

Ashfords legal, professional and regulatory services experts offer advice on how to keep your pupils safe in the event of a fire, and what to do to ensure you are meeting regulations on fire safety in schools… Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in June last year, the importance of  fire safety systems has come in […]

Fire door checklist

Fire door checklist

Fire doors are designed to prevent the spread of smoke, flames and toxic gases throughout a building in the event of a fire. Therefore, when a fire door is held open, or is faulty, fire can quickly pass through the building, blocking escape routes and endangering lives. A quick fire door checklist: Check the door’s […]

Fire Safety in Schools: What Can be Done?

Fire safety alarm in school

Pupil safety in schools is paramount. From anti-bullying policies to teaching pupils about being safe online, a large portion of a child’s school day revolves around security and protection. This includes fire safety. All education facilities are required by law to implement a stringent fire policy, with alarms, evacuation procedures and risk assessments. But with […]