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 specifically 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. You would be hard-pressed to find a more experienced team.

 

Fire Safety Awareness Training

Ideal for teachers, support staff and admin teams.
Covers fire behaviour, the ‘Triangle of Fire’, legal responsibilities, common causes of fire, discovering a fire, hearing the fire alarm, classes of fire, and using fire extinguishers (theory and hands-on practical use). Our 2-hour course is CPD-accredited and meets the requirements of the Fire Safety Order 2005.

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Fire Warden / Marshal Training

For senior staff, site managers and safeguarding leads.
Our 3-hour CPD-accredited course covers roles and responsibilities, daily/weekly/monthly checks, evacuation procedures, conducting fire drills, human behaviour, classes of fire, and using fire extinguishers (theory and hands-on practical use on live fires).

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Practical Fire Extinguisher Training

Hands‑on fire extinguisher training for schools and colleges, using water and CO₂ extinguishers plus safe fire‑blanket operation. Delegates learn how to identify, select, and use extinguishers correctly under expert guidance. Understanding when to tackle vs evacuate. This course builds confidence, strengthens emergency response skills, and includes both theory and practical elements.

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Fire Evacuation Drill Service

A tailored fire evacuation drill service designed around your building layout, staffing levels, and existing fire procedures. Ideal for testing your fire strategy, improving staff response times, and reinforcing previous fire safety training. Supports compliance with DfE and academy‑trust requirements.

 

Prices

We offer competitive, transparent pricing. All of our courses are VAT-free.

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

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

Do schools need sector‑specific fire safety training?
Yes – labs, workshops, high occupancy and SEND needs require tailored training.

How often should fire drills be carried out?
At least once per term, with additional drills for SEND‑specific planning.

Do teachers need fire‑warden training?
Senior staff, site managers and safeguarding leads benefit most from warden training.

Can training be delivered during inset days?
Yes – inset days are ideal for whole‑staff awareness sessions.

Where can I find more information on legal requirements for fire training in schools/colleges?
The government website – fire safety risk assessment: education premises.

 

How To Book 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

PRT‑Training
23 Chapel Hill Court,
Sleaford, NG34 7FG