Do schools need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. All education premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the RRO 2005. The responsible person — usually the governing body or local authority — must ensure it is current and acted upon.

Do you assess pupils with additional needs?

Yes. Our assessors review Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for pupils and staff who need assistance, alongside assembly arrangements and detection, to ensure everyone can evacuate safely.

How much does a school fire risk assessment cost?

Schools and colleges are generally priced on the Enhanced tiers by size and number of buildings: from £849, rising for larger multi-building sites. The quote form confirms your exact price.

Special Educational Needs Schools Fire Risk Assessment

Built for Special Educational Needs Schools

Pupil safety • Large occupancy • Multi-building sites

Reviewed by Chris Banks, Commercial Director & NEBOSH-qualified assessor · Last reviewed October 2026

Schools, colleges and education settings have a duty to protect large numbers of pupils, staff and visitors, often across multiple buildings. A thorough fire risk assessment covers classrooms, halls, science and technology areas, and clear evacuation procedures. HawkSwift produces education-sector reports that satisfy governors, the Fire Authority and your insurers. This page is tailored specifically to special educational needs schools premises.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools face unique fire safety challenges due to the vulnerability of pupils who may not be able to evacuate independently or recognise alarms. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that fire safety measures account for these specific needs, including the provision of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs). A competent assessor will rigorously check that evacuation strategies are tailored to individual mobility and cognitive requirements, ensuring safe egress routes and adequate staffing levels are maintained during an emergency.

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Scope of Review

What We Check for Special Educational Needs Schools

Every assessment is tailored to the real risks of your premises type.

01Large-occupancy evacuation & assembly

02Science labs & technology workshops

03Kitchen & catering ignition sources

04Multi-building & phased sites

05Pupils with additional needs (PEEPs)

06Detection & alarm across the site

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