Every school & college to be obliged to have an evacuation chair & training
I believe the government should make it a legal requirement for all schools and colleges to have evacuation chairs, and for all staff to be trained in using them.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 18 AUG 2025Petition closedFinal total: 104,197 signatures
- 05 AUG 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 23 JUN 2025Government respondedDepartment for EducationGovernment reply
In a school or college, where a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) requires an evacuation chair, it must be provided. Staff and the person needing the chair must be trained in its use.
Read full response - 31 MAY 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 18 FEB 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Fires can spread very quickly. Sign so disabled people feel safer!