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PEEP and SEND Evacuation Safety Checklist for Schools and Learning Environments

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Risk Assessment Description:

This PEEP and SEND evacuation safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps teaching assistants, SENCOs, first aiders and welfare staff ensure safe evacuation of pupils with personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) and SEND needs.

It covers all essential checks including risk assessment and fire safety documentation, staff competence, clear evacuation routes, appropriate evacuation chairs and refuges, assigned staff responsibilities, and post‑evacuation review. The checklist aligns with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant HSE guidance on fire safety in educational premises.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑evacuation preparation – verify PEEPs, equipment and staff roles before a drill or incident.
  • Live evacuation monitoring – confirm each step is carried out safely during an emergency.
  • Post‑evacuation review – record outcomes, address any issues and update plans.

Each question is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be acted on immediately and recorded before the next evacuation.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your school, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Use the checklist by marking Yes, No or N/A for each item; any No answer should be investigated, corrective action recorded and the situation resolved before the next evacuation drill or real incident.

Compliant with: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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Checks covered in this PEEP and SEND Evacuation checklist

This PEEP and SEND Evacuation safety checklist template covers 18 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a fire risk assessment that includes PEEPs and SEND evacuation been completed and briefed to staff?
2Are individual Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) in place for all identified pupils?
3Is each PEEP reviewed and signed by the responsible person within the last 12 months?
4Have staff members been trained on assisting pupils with SEND and PEEPs during evacuation?
5Is a designated staff member assigned to each pupil with a PEEP for the evacuation?
6Are evacuation chairs or other assistive equipment inspected and in good working order?
7Are evacuation refuges identified, accessible and free from obstructions?
8Are primary evacuation routes clear of obstacles, well‑lit and clearly sign‑posted?
9Are fire doors along the routes functional and not propped open?
10Is the assembly point safe, clearly marked and suitable for pupils with SEND?
11Is the fire alarm system tested and audible throughout areas used by pupils with SEND?
12Are first‑aiders and welfare staff available on site during evacuation drills or incidents?
13Is appropriate personal protective equipment (high‑visibility clothing, gloves) provided to staff assisting evacuations?
14Are there any hazardous substances or chemicals in the evacuation route areas that could pose a risk during evacuation?
15Are barriers or temporary signage used to separate evacuation routes from classroom activities?
16Is a post‑evacuation head‑count taken at the assembly point and recorded?
17Are any issues identified during the evacuation logged and corrective actions assigned?
18Has the evacuation plan, including PEEPs, been reviewed and updated after the latest drill or incident?

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