Title Page
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Period of Inspection
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Area of Inspection
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Prepared by
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Any Other Personnel Present
Electrical & Gas
Gas & Boiler House
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Gas appliances installed, fitted and maintained by competent persons
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Gas appliances subjected to an annual gas safety test
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Gas shut off valve installed and staff aware of its location
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Only trained persons involved in relighting gas appliances and pilot lights
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Boiler houses free of combustible materials
Electrical Safety
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All emergency shut offs clearly identified, accessible and functioning
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Portable electrical equipment in use with current PAT
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Power cables safely routed and in good repair (no fraying, damage or exposed wires)
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Extension reels are fully unwound when in operation
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The use of extension leads is kept to a minimum, not overloaded and not ‘daisy chained’
Fire, First Aid & Medication
Fire Prevention
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Fire call points tested weekly (call points numerated with a different call point tested following week) and recorded
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Termly fire drill conducted and recorded with a suitable & timely evacuation
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Fire alarm audible in all areas
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Emergency lighting tested and recorded on a monthly basis
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Fire exit doors operational and unobstructed
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Doors with electromagnetic locks release on operation of fire alarm and loss of power
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Current evacuation notices posted in each classroom and fire action notices adjacent to call points
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Emergency exits / routes clearly signed and unobstructed
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Appropriate fire extinguishers in place
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Boiler room and electrical intakes free of combustible materials
Accidents, First Aid & Medication
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Accident reports checked and trends identified
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First aid boxes in appropriate places and contents adequately maintained (no unapproved content such as medicines etc)
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Medicines stored safely and in original containers
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Expiry dates checked on pupil medication
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Prescribed medicines labelled with name of child / dose and frequency of administration?
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Emergency medication (asthma inhalers epi-pens etc) readily available and not locked away
Hazardous Substances, Tools & Equipment
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
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Inventory of chemicals, material safety data sheets & COSHH assessments available
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All hazardous substances stored in a locked room / cupboards
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All containers clearly marked with label to identify the contents
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PPE available and suitably stored
Work Equipment
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Tools & equipment (including ladders) stored securely & out of reach of unauthorised persons
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Ladder register and checklist in place and reviewed at least termly
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Sufficient access equipment, or suitable type (BS EN 131) to allow staff members to reach high areas safely
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Operating instructions available and displayed adjacent to machinery (where appropriate)
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Minibus checks conducted
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
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Work areas free from rubbish and obstruction
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Flooring in good condition and free of slip & trip hazards (no ripped or broken carpet tiles)
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Effective cleaning schedule in place (including widow cleaning, emptying of waste bins etc)
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Sufficient storage space available which is reasonably tidy and no accumulation of materials in working areas
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Items stored at height are accessible, secure and safe
Outdoor Areas & Security
Outdoor Areas & Security
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Pathways / walkways stable underfoot and without significant trip hazards (eg no potholes, no raised /sunken slabs)
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Pedestrian routes clearly defined and segregated from vehicles
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Adequate access for emergency services
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Is outdoor play equipment adequately maintained and in good condition (checked annually by competent person, weekly checks by site staff)
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Clear signage directing visitors to reception / other services on site
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Gates and perimeter fencing of adequate height and in good condition
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Gates locked when school not in use
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Number of entrance points onto school site minimised (restricted to one during school day)
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Clearly defined route between site entrance(s) and reception with access to children avoided where practicable
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Number of freely available access doors minimised
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External lighting adequate
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Access to low roofs restricted (where anticlimb paint is used is it signed)
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Fragile roof surfaces identified by signage on site
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External storage / waste bins secured and located 4 to 8m away from builidngs
Welfare and Work Environment
Welfare & Work Environment
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No smoking signage in place at entrances
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Drinking water available and taps labelled
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Rarely used water outlets identified and flushed through weekly
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Hot water temperatures controlled (max 43° C in areas where vulnerable pupils may come into contact)
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Water system flushed through after holiday periods
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Finger guards in place on vulnerable doors i.e. toilet & classrooms in nursery, ks1 / special schools
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Suitable area for staff members to rest and eat (clean, with seating)
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Adequate toilet provision, clean and have soap, towels/ dryers and hot water
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No complaints by staff members regarding lighting, heating and ventilation within the school
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Adequate space for size of class and activities conducted
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Walls / wall coverings clean and in good condition (eg paint not flaking, no damp etc)
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Hazard areas (kitchen, labs / workshops etc.) locked when unsupervised
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Lighting adequate for activities taking place
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Handrails secure
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Windows opening onto external walkways / play areas restricted or barriers in place
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Safety glazing to BS 6206 or glazing filmed in vulnerable areas (e.g. panes >250mm wide in or adjacent to doors, PE areas etc.)
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Sufficient equipment to assist with manual handling tasks (eg trolleys, sack trucks, hoists)
Notification of Change & Asbestos
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Notification of Change form used on every occasion before any work is conducted on building fabric
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All contractors read & signed the asbestos file prior to carry out works
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Duty Holder in place and carrying out periodic inspections which are recorded
Additional Recommendations & Sign Off
Additional Comments
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Issue/Good Practice
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Name/Signature of Inspector
