School Fire Safety Management – School Governor

School governors form part of the health and safety statutory framework with responsibilities to ensure the school is a safe environment for staff and pupils, and to test and challenge the school for compliance assurance. This includes compliance with the RRFSO 2005.  

The course provides Governors with the knowledge to effectively review the fire safety of the school in line with their responsibilities under local management of schools and relevant legislation.  

On successful completion of the course, Governors will be able to: 

• Understand their role and responsibilities for fire compliance  

• Recognise the importance of a fire safety management system  

• Appreciate the consequences of failing to manage fire safety effectively 

• Support the school in fire safety improvements

On completing this course, participants will understand the school statutory framework and legal responsibilities to ensure their school has an effective Fire Management plan in place, and how to work with key school personnel to assess the suitability and effectiveness of this plan.