Schools: Fire Prevention
Commons · Question 103271 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps are being taken to ensure schools are up to date with fire safety guidance.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 13 Jan 2026
Each school’s responsible body, usually an academy trust or local authority, are responsible for ensuring that their schools comply with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.This means they must have an up-to-date fire risk assessment, appropriate f...