Fire Safety About 60 minutes 1 CPD hour

Fire Safety Training For Schools

Cover the essentials of fire safety in schools, including arson prevention, so every member of staff can act confidently in an emergency.

  • CPD Accredited
  • Fire Authority Approved
Overview

What this course covers

Schools carry a legal duty to train all staff in fire safety, and this programme meets that requirement through practical, engaging content. It covers the science of fire alongside the hazards specific to a school site, including arson prevention, before moving into firefighting equipment and emergency response.

Learners finish understanding the evacuation procedures suited to school premises and the legal duties placed on responsible persons and staff. The course has been widely adopted by local education authorities and multi-academy trusts.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Recognise the classes of fire relevant to a school setting
  • Identify fire hazards in schools, including arson risks
  • Apply correct use of extinguishers and firefighting equipment
  • Follow fire emergency and evacuation procedures on school premises
  • Explain the legal duties of staff under fire safety legislation
  • Adopt arson prevention strategies in an educational setting
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Teaching and support staff in schools
  • Administrative staff in education settings
  • Facilities and caretaking staff
  • School business managers and fire wardens
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to fire safety and the law in schools
  2. 02 Fire chemistry and classes of fire
  3. 03 Fire hazards and arson prevention in schools
  4. 04 Firefighting equipment and correct use
  5. 05 Emergency procedures and evacuation
  6. 06 Interactive learning scenarios
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment checks that learners understand fire safety duties and procedures specific to school premises.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download immediately after passing the assessment.

Aligned with
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Fire Safety Training For Schools to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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