SITE TEAM - Classroom Checklist

Are there any actions from the previous report that remain outstanding?

Is the internal flooring in a good condition?

Are there any changes in floor level or type of flooring that need to be highlighted?

Are gangways between desks kept clear?

Are trailing electrical leads/cables prevented wherever possible?

Is lighting bright enough to allow safe access and exit?

Are procedures in place to deal with spillages e.g. water, blood from cuts?

Are access steps or ramps properly maintained where applicable?

Are access steps or ramps provided with handrails where applicable?

Do you have an 'elephant-foot' stepstool or stepladder available for use where necessary?

Is a window-opener provided for opening high-level windows?

Are permanent fixtures in good condition and securely fastened e.g. cupboards, display boards, shelving?

Is furniture in good repair and suitable for the size of the user, whether adult or child?

Is portable equipment stable e.g. a TV set on a suitable trolley?

Where window restrictors are fitted to upper-floor windows, are they in good working order?

Are hot surfaces of radiators etc protected where necessary to prevent the risk of burns to vulnerable young people?

Are trollies available for moving heavy objects, e.g. computers?

If computers are used as part of the role, is a workstation assessment available to be carried out if not already completed?

Have pupils been advised about good practice when using computers?

Are fixed electrical switches and plug sockets in good repair?

Are all plugs and cables in good repair?

Has portable electrical equipment e.g. laminators, been visually checked and, where necessary, tested at suitable intervals to ensure that it's safe to use? (there may be a sticker to show it has been tested)

Has any damaged electrical equipment been taken out of service or replaced?

If the school contains asbestos, have details of the location and it's condition in the classroom been provided and explained?

Is guidance on securing pieces of work to walls/ceilings that may contain asbestos available?

If there are fire exit doors in the classroom, are they unobstructed, kept unlocked and easy to open from the outside?

Is fire-fighting equipment in place in the classroom?

Are fire evacuation procedures clearly displayed?

Has instruction regarding the fire drill been provided and is the Emergency Evacuation signage in place in the classroom?

Is there a Fire Exit sign indicating safe exit in the event of fire?

Does the room have natural ventilation?

Can a reasonable room temperature be maintained during use of the classroom?

Are measures in place, for example blinds, to protect from glare and heat from the sun?