St Botolph's Primary School Governors Inspection 1 2024-2025 - duplicate

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Are walls, ceilings, and floors in good condition with no visible damage or wear?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is lighting (natural and artificial) sufficient in all areas?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are ventilation and heating systems functioning correctly?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are there any visible trip hazards (e.g., loose flooring, trailing cables)?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are doors and windows secure and operational?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Classrooms & Teaching Areas (Select and record two classroom locations)

• Classroom 1 location/description

• Is classroom furniture and equipment in good condition and safe for use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are electrical sockets free from overloading, and are cables managed safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are teaching materials and chemicals (if applicable) stored safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are display boards securely fixed and not posing a hazard?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there adequate space for movement in classrooms?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Classroom 2 location/description

• Is classroom furniture and equipment in good condition and safe for use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are electrical sockets free from overloading, and are cables managed safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are teaching materials and chemicals (if applicable) stored safely?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are display boards securely fixed and not posing a hazard?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is there adequate space for movement in classrooms?

Toilets & Washing Facilities (Sample two toilet facilities in the East Wing and record their locations)

• Location of toilet facility 1

• Are the sampled toilet and washing facilities clean and well-maintained?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are handwashing facilities stocked with soap and paper towels/dryers?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is ventilation in these areas adequate to prevent damp and mould?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are facilities accessible for all students, including those with disabilities?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Location of toilet facility 2

• Are the sampled toilet and washing facilities clean and well-maintained?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are handwashing facilities stocked with soap and paper towels/dryers?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is ventilation in these areas adequate to prevent damp and mould?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are facilities accessible for all students, including those with disabilities?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

First Aid & Medical Facilities (Sample multiple first aid kits and visit the first aid room

• Are first aid kits fully stocked and easily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are designated first aiders available, and is their training up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is medication stored securely, and is there a clear policy for administration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are medical procedures, including documentation and incident recording, being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Review the accident and incident reporting procedure—are records complete and compliant with policy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COSHH Compliance

• Are all hazardous substances securely stored in locked cupboards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safety data sheets available for all hazardous substances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have staff received appropriate training on COSHH compliance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety (Phase 1) (Check the fire alarm panel and review testing/maintenance records, sample staff on fire procedure)

• Are there any faults or isolations currently showing on the fire alarm panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• . Review fire alarm testing and maintenance records—are they up to date and compliant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire exits unobstructed, clearly marked, and fully functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sample staff—do they understand the fire evacuation procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Request to review the fire drill recording form—is it complete and does it reflect recent drills?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security & Safeguarding

• Are all gates, fences, and perimeter security measures intact?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the visitor management system (sign-in books, ID badges) being followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are safeguarding procedures effectively implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Policies & Procedures Review

• Are the Fire Evacuation Plan and Risk Assessment Policy up to date?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the Visitor Management Policy being effectively implemented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion of H&S Walk

• Person Present on Safety Walk

• Duration of safety walk

• Signature of person completing form

  Sign