Fire Safety Training for Schools & Colleges
Schools, academies, colleges and further‑education centres face unique fire‑safety challenges: high occupancy, vulnerable individuals, complex building layouts and specialist teaching environments. Ensuring staff understand their responsibilities is essential for safeguarding, compliance and effective emergency response.
PRT‑Training delivers on-site fire safety training tailored to educational environments, helping leaders meet legal duties and keep students, staff, and visitors safe.
Why Fire Safety Matters in Education Settings
- Large numbers of students and staff
- High movement during class changes
- Vulnerable individuals (SEND students, mobility needs)
- Laboratories, workshops and kitchens
- Frequent visitors, contractors and external groups
- Multi‑building campuses with varied evacuation routes
These factors make clear procedures, confident staff and regular training essential.
Our Fire Safety Courses for Schools & Colleges
As one of the leading fire safety training providers in the East Midlands, we offer every type of training and service your educational premises need. We only do fire training, and our instructors are all experienced serving or former firefighters.
Prices
We offer competitive, transparent pricing. All of our courses are VAT-free.
Fire Warden Course
£450
No VAT to pay
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Fire Safety Awareness Course
£350
No VAT to pay
Fire Extinguisher Course
£375
No VAT to pay
Fire Evacuation Drill Service
£350
No VAT to pay
A bespoke fire evacuation drill service. Ideal for testing your fire strategy, improving staff response times, and reinforcing previous fire safety training.
Common Fire Risks in Schools & Colleges
- Science labs (flammables, gas taps, experiments)
- Design & technology workshops (machinery, hot‑work)
- Kitchens and food‑tech rooms
- ICT suites and electrical equipment
- Overloaded sockets in classrooms
- Cluttered corridors and storage areas
- Arson – a significant cause of school fires in the UK
- Lithium‑battery charging stations (laptops, tablets, e‑bikes)
Our training helps staff recognise risks early and respond effectively.
Legal Requirements for Educational Premises
Schools and colleges must comply with:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Department for Education fire‑safety guidance
- Local authority or academy‑trust policies
Responsible persons must ensure:
- A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment
- Staff receive information, instruction and training
- Regular evacuation drills (including SEND‑specific planning)
- Clear signage, compartmentation and escape routes
- Accurate training and drill records
PRT‑Training helps leaders meet these duties confidently.
How Our Training Supports Educational Leaders
- Delivered on‑site, tailored to your building layout
- Supports safeguarding and emergency‑planning obligations
- Helps meet academy‑trust and local‑authority compliance
- Provides training records for audits and inspections
- Identifies gaps in your fire risk assessment
- Builds confidence across teaching and support teams
Areas We Cover
We offer competitive prices for fire safety training in the following areas:
East Midlands, including Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, and East Yorkshire.
If you are located further away, please contact us to see if we can arrange a visit.
Why Choose PRT-Training to Deliver Your Fire Safety
We have delivered fire safety courses throughout the East Midlands since 2009 and have trained several schools and colleges over that time, including:
- Harlaxton College – Grantham, Lincolnshire
- Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy – Scarborough, North Yorkshire
- Eresby Special School – Spilsby, Lincolnshire
- Wold Academy – Hull, East Yorkshire
- East Wold CofE Primary School – Louth, Lincolnshire
- King Edward VI Academy – Spilsby, Lincolnshire
Our team are highly experienced firefighters with over 50 years’ experience between them and bring real-world examples to your training. We understand your unique environment and adapt our content accordingly.
Our CPD-accredited courses help schools meet Ofsted expectations, comply with UK fire‑safety legislation, and protect students and visitors through practical, scenario‑based instruction.
We offer on-site training at your school, college or educational premises.
Education Sector Fire Safety FAQs
Book Your School’s Fire Safety Training
If you would like more information or to enquire about booking a course, please get in touch with us using our online form below:
Alternatively, you can call or email us:
Call us on: 07921906519
Or email: peter@prt-training.co.uk