What was the issue addressed?
The school had concerns over school hall size and emergency evacuation, the numbers permitted for school fayre and controls over safe numbers of children and adults for a given space, also whether there was a clear exit plan. It was surprising that these things were not clearly stated.
What happened?
Fire and Rescue Service attended the school but we felt their advice was ambiguous. We eventually found guidelines through an online search and attempted to control access by counting in and out.
What lessons were learnt?
It was useful to listen to the advice from a range of agencies, the Fire and Rescue Service, the legal team at the Local Authority and other experts. Our own investigations were also important in arriving at a resolution but we still feel there are ambiguities that remain unsettling.
Reflections…
Does your school have a clear safety policy related to fire and danger evacuations from school sites?
Which agencies would you seek advice from about a specific health and safety issue affecting your school?
Have your say…
Have you had experiences similar to these? What do you think about the situation described?
School Governor Reflections Resource 
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