Health & Safety
Fire Safety Failures: What Recent Audits Are Revealing
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School halls may be filling with festive performances and winter events, but could hidden fire safety risks be building behind the scenes?
With over 400 fires recorded at education premises in England last year, and Bonfire Night just around the corner, now is the time to ensure your school isn't exposed to preventable risks.
Join our latest Fire Safety Sofa Session to learn how to keep your school or trust compliant, prepared and protected.
Drawing on findings from recent school fire safety audits, we'll explore the recurring issues that can leave schools vulnerable, including fire doors, emergency lighting, fire stopping, compartmentation and record keeping. We'll also examine the responsibilities of the Responsible Person and share practical checks to help ensure your fire safety arrangements are working as they should.
During the session we’ll discuss how to:
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- Identify common fire door issues, emergency lighting and what could be missed
- Understand fire stopping and compartmentation
- Demonstrate effective compliance through record keeping
- Be confident in responsible person duties and who is accountable
Let us introduce you to this week's professional speaker
Nick Elliott
Nick is a Chartered Safety Professional with a strong focus on supporting schools to manage their health, safety, and fire responsibilities with confidence and clarity.
Since joining Judicium, Nick has worked closely with schools and trusts to provide practical, accessible advice that helps them maintain compliance and create safer environments for staff and pupils. Known for his approachable and supportive style, he is particularly effective at making complex areas of health and safety feel manageable—bringing clarity and, where possible, a sense of engagement to topics often seen as overly technical. Nick is a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), reflecting his professional expertise and commitment to high standards in health and safety practice. Outside of work, he enjoys boxing and spending time with his young family.
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