Fire Risk Assessments for
Education
Fire Risk Assessments for Schools & Education Settings
Schools | Early Learning | Special Needs | sensory lead learning
At Riverbank Solutions, we carry out professional fire risk assessments for schools, colleges, nurseries, and education providers across the UK. Our certified consultants help you meet your legal duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (where applicable).
Whether you manage a single school or an academy trust, we provide clear, compliant reports – tailored to your premises and operations.
We can offer specialised fire safety services to educational facilities, including fire risk assessments, fire safety training for staff and students, and the development of fire safety policies and procedures. You can also help educational facilities ensure that their premises meet all relevant fire safety regulations and standards, including those that apply to special needs and sensory-led learning.
Who We Work With
We provide fire risk assessments for:
- Primary & secondary schools (state and independent)
- Nurseries & early years settings
- Colleges & sixth form centres
- Academies & multi-academy trusts (MATs)
- Universities & higher education campuses
- SEN schools & pupil referral units (PRUs)
- Boarding facilities & residential education sites
Why Fire Safety in Education is Unique
Schools and education sites face specific fire safety challenges:
- High daytime occupancy and varying age groups
- Disabled access and evacuation needs
- Fire drills, evacuation plans & staff training
- Shared spaces (e.g. halls, sports facilities, kitchens)
- Sleeping accommodation in boarding schools
- Use of science labs, technology rooms & kitchens
We consider all of these in our assessments – ensuring that both regulatory compliance and real-world safety are fully addressed.
