In case of alarm

What should you do if you hear an alarm?

When the fire alarm sounds you should remain calm and leave the building via the nearest exit. As soon as you are outside, you must assemble at the back of the school in your Form group where a register will be taken to ensure all staff and students are accounted for..

If you are in lessons when the alarm sounds, then the teacher will escort your class out to the back field unless you are instructed otherwise.

If you are not in a lesson, or it is after school has ended, then you should make your own way to the assembly point.

Do not take bags with you. Leave the building in silence and walk, don’t run. You should remain silent so that you can hear instructions being given: for example, you may be asked to use another door if an exit is blocked.

Never use the lift when a fire alarm sounds. Students with medical needs will be supported by the Healthcare Officer and BHV teams. Never go back into the building once you are outside.

As soon as the building is declared safe by the Headteacher and Emergency Services then you will be instructed to go back into the school. If it is not safe to return to the building, then the whole school will walk a short distance to another local building and remain there until a decision is made about what will happen next.

If you are in school and see a fire then you should press the fire alarm. If you are concerned about any matter of health and safety then report it to the nearest teacher or go to the School Office.

It is worth reminding you that even on a school visit, you should be sure to read the fire safety instructions and locate the nearest exit. When travelling by air or sea you should also pay attention when important safety information is being explained.

Lockdown

If a continual bell sounds students and staff must lock themselves in a room and close all internal and external blinds. Hide and keep quiet.