This session was delivered at FSM Live Coventry in July 2026. Fire harms more than children's education. It also affects their well-being and puts immense pressure on staff, many of whom understandably leave to other schools.
Meanwhile a facility that is used out of school hours by local clubs and societies is no longer available. If we want schools that are built to last, they should be sprinklered. A new cost benefit analysis makes the case for sprinklers in schools.