St Botolph's Primary School Governors Inspection 2 2024-2025

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Are emergency escape routes clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are handrails on stairwells secure and at the correct height?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is emergency exit signage clearly visible and adequately placed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Playgrounds & Outdoor Equipment (Sample two playgrounds and record locations)

• Playground area 1 name:

• Are playground surfaces in good condition and safe for use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are outdoor play structures free from damage, wear, or missing parts?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are safety surfaces under climbing frames and swings intact and compliant with impact-absorbing standards?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are appropriate supervision arrangements in place during playtimes?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Playground area 2 name:

• Are playground surfaces in good condition and safe for use?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are outdoor play structures free from damage, wear, or missing parts?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are safety surfaces under climbing frames and swings intact and compliant with impact-absorbing standards?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are appropriate supervision arrangements in place during playtimes?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Electrical & Gas Safety (Review within the kitchen, staffroom, and office areas)

• Are electrical appliances in these areas PAT-tested and clearly marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical sockets in good condition, with no signs of damage, overheating, or overloading?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are gas supply systems properly maintained and is emergency shut-off access clearly marked?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Are kitchen gas appliances and ventilation systems operating safely and serviced regularly?<br><br>

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Do staff in these areas know the emergency gas shut-off locations and procedures?<br><br>

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

External Grounds & Perimeter

• Are fences, gates, and boundary walls intact and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are pathways free from trip hazards such as loose paving or potholes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are car park safety measures (signage, speed limits, pedestrian crossings) clear and effective?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is outdoor lighting sufficient and functional in key areas?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Safety (Phase 2) (Sample multiple emergency lights and fire extinguishers, review evacuation assembly point signage and process)

• Are emergency lighting units functional and regularly tested? (Sample multiple locations and record findings)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers correctly located, in good condition, and within their service date? (Sample multiple extinguishers and record locations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire extinguishers clearly marked with appropriate signage for their type and use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire evacuation procedures clearly documented and understood by staff? (Sample staff for awareness)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the evacuation assembly point clearly marked with appropriate signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the assembly point adequate for the number of people evacuating, and is the process well understood?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heating & Water Safety

• Is a Legionella risk assessment in place, and are temperature checks completed as required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are boilers and heating systems serviced regularly and functioning efficiently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are water storage and supply checks carried out in compliance with regulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management & Environmental Compliance

• Is waste stored securely and collected regularly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycling initiatives in place and followed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste storage areas free from signs of pest infestation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Policies & Procedures Review

• Is the Lone Working Policy reviewed and communicated to staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are CCTV and data protection policies compliant with legal requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Completion of H&S Walk

• Person Present on Safety Walk

• Duration of safety walk

• Signature of person completing form

  Sign