School Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

School Entrance

Signposting

• Is there clear, unambiguous directions for visitors to get to reception ?<br>Is reception/main entrance readily identifiable ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Security

• Are visitor control procedures in place such as a signing in book and badge system, a lobby waiting area, all visitors having been escorted ?<br>Are other potential entrances in the vicinity of the reception kept locked or clearly state they are not in use

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Slip / Trip Hazards

• Are there any raised edges or drops on the entrance route e.g. Raised flagstones, pot holes ?<br>Is there any build up of leaves/moss/ mud that can make the entrance area slippery ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Corridors

Slip / Trip Hazards

• Are there any raised/curled up carpet edges ?<br>Are there any sunken mat wells with mats below the edge ?<br>Are there any raised floor tiles ?<br>Are there mats at entrances to prevent corridor floors becoming wet during wet and snowy weather ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Obstructions

• Is anything placed on the corridor so that the width is insufficient for the numbers that will be required to use it in an emergency ?<br>Is anything left in the corridor that should not be there ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Fire Loading

• Do displays run the full length of the corridor ?<br>Are items stored on the corridor easily ignited and would they help spread a fire if one started ?<br>Are there any dead ends on the corridors ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Cloakrooms / Toilets

Obstruction

• Is anything stored in the area that impedes access ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Slip / Trip Hazards

• Is the flooring anti slip in areas that may become wet ?<br>Are there any raised tiles/damaged flooring ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Nursery

Space

• Can staff and pupils move freely around the room, and exit the room without hindrence ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Equipment

• Is equipment in good condition and stored appropriately ?<br>Is equipment causing an obstruction ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Heating Pipes

• Are there exposed pipes that a child could trap their arm or leg behind ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Radiators

• Are radiators positioned so that children are unlikely to scald themselves ?<br>Are electric heaters fitted with guards to prevent things being inserted into them ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Substances

• Are any hazardous substances left out in the room ?<br>Are there any containers without labels identifying the substance inside ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Obstructions

• Is there anything that prevents quick and easy access and egress from the room ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Slip / Trip Hazards

• Are there any raised carpet edges/floor tiles/cables ?<br>If water and sand activities take place is there an anti slip floor and is sand immediately cleared up when it spills ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Access & Egress

• Is there only one entrance door to the room ?<br>Are the exit routes free from obstructions both inside and outside ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Storage

• Is the store room kept tidy ? Is anything stored at height. If so, is there a safe method for accessing it ?<br>Is there adequate lighting to the store ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Windows

• Do they present a risk when open ? Is safety installed where required ? Are they in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Walls / Ceilings

• Are they in good condition ?<br>Are there any visible defects or imminent risks (broken tiles, plaster falling off) ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Furniture

• Is it in good condition / stable / no sharp edges protruding ?<br>Does it fit ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Boiler House

Space

• Is there sufficient space to access controls ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Equipment

• Is equipment stored appropriately and is it appropriate to store it in the boiler house ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Obstructions

• Is there anything blocking the entrance/exit or blocking access to the boiler and controls ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Slips / Trips Hazards

• Is the floor in good condition ?<br>Is there anything on the floor that could cause a trip ?<br>Is the floor maintained in a clean and dry condition ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Access & Egress

• Is access and egress readily available and easily achieved ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Storage

• Generally boiler houses should not be used as storage areas. Stored items should not be combustible and should not impede access to the boiler and its controls

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Cleaning Store

Locked

• The cleaners store should be locked at all times that children are on the premises.

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Substances

• Are they stored appropriately ?<br>Is suitable information available regarding substance hazards and correct use ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Equipment

• Is it in good condition and regularly maintained ?<br>Is it stored appropriately ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Hall

Exits

• Are the exits readily available and not covered by curtains or obstructed by equipment ?<br>Are exits appropriately signed ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

P E Equipment

• Is it stored safely and is it regularly maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Stage

• Is it in good condition ?<br>Is there lighting for backstage areas ?<br>Is stage equipment maintained ?<br>Is there any waste/rubbish left in the stage area ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Offices

Display Screen Equipment

• Have workstations been assessed ?<br>Have staff been provided with information about workstation safety ?<br>Have staff requested and had eye/ eyesight tests ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Housekeeping

• Is the area kept in a clean and tidy condition, free from tripping hazards, waste materials and obstructions ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Space

• Is there sufficient space for the activities undertaken, can staff move around the area freely ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Storage

• Are items stored safely. E.g. If objects are stored on top of filing cabinets are they stored so that they will not fall off when the cabinet is used ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Other Internal Concerns

• Check for slip and trip hazards, that access and egress is readily available, that equipment and other items are stored safely.<br>Check that fire extinguishers have been inspected and tested within the last 12 months.<br>Check that electrical equipment has been inspected and tested within the last 1-4 years depending upon the type of equipment

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Playground

Equipment

• Is outdoor equipment in good condition ?<br>Is there a safety surface beneath equipment that enables children to climb over 600mm ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Obstructions

• Is there anything on or around the playground that children could collide with or fall onto ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Slip / Trip Hazards

• Is the surface flat and even, are there any obvious trip hazards where children are likely to play or run ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media

Car Park

• Are there separate routes in and out for vehicles and pedestrians, if not, is there a method to prevent pedestrians being struck by vehicles ?<br>Is there a traffic management system in place. E.g a one way system around the car park, clearly laid out parking bays, traffic calming measures and speed reduction signs ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Traffic Management

Slip / Trip Hazards

• Are there any obvious tripping hazards. E.g. Pot holes, raised and uneven kerbs, are there slip hazards e.g. Wet leaves, moss etc ?

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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Other Locations

• Include anything that you consider to be hazardous i.e. Anything that you think may cause a pupil, member of staff, parent or visitor to be injured. This could include physical hazards and working practices.pl

  Yes

  No

  In Part

  n/a

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  Media