Protecting students and staff.
WHAT TO ASSESS
Building condition Electrical safety Fire risk and escape Water and sanitation Kitchen and food handling, where applicable Outdoor areas and equipment Traffic and arrival arrangements
WHY ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS MATTER
Vehicle movement around children is a serious and common risk.
WHAT FIRE PRECAUTIONS REQUIRE
Working extinguishers Clear and marked escape routes An assembly point Regular drills A means of raising the alarm
WHY DRILLS MATTER
They determine whether the arrangements work when needed.
HOW OFTEN
Regularly enough that everyone knows what to do.
WHAT ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIRES
Proper installation and earthing Periodic inspection Protection of accessible outlets Generators sited safely and ventilated
WHY GENERATORS SPECIFICALLY
Fumes and fuel around children are an acute risk.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT MEDICAL MATTERS
First aid provision and trained staff Where records are held How parents are contacted What is done in an emergency
WHAT TO RECORD
Every incident and near miss Every inspection Every drill
WHY NEAR MISSES
They predict incidents.
WHAT TO REVIEW AFTER ANY INCIDENT
What allowed it, and what changes.
WHAT TO INSURE
Per the compulsory requirements and the actual risk.
