School Structural Inspection and Action Record

Enter the name of the maintained or academy school.

Enter the local authority, academy trust, governing body or other responsible body responsible for the school estate.

Identify the building, block, room, elevation, roof area, external area or other location covered by this record.

Enter the date on which the inspection or condition review took place.

Select all that apply.

Enter the name of the staff member, surveyor or other competent person who undertook or led the inspection.

Enter the organisation, professional practice or school role of the person undertaking or leading the inspection.

Describe the structures, elements, elevations, rooms, roof areas, grounds or other areas inspected and any areas excluded from the inspection.

Record any relevant conditions, such as flooding, nearby watercourses, historical mining activity or ground conditions. If none were relevant, state that.

For a periodic inspection, explain how the frequency was determined with reference to building use, construction type and environmental conditions. For a reactive inspection, explain why this inspection was initiated.

Select all that apply.

Describe any visible changes, defects, damage or deterioration. Include the location and apparent extent. If none were observed, state that.

Record each issue identified and describe the potential consequence for structural safety, building use or people if the issue is not addressed.

Select the statement or statements that apply to this inspection.

If professional advice was sought, received or is required, record the adviser or organisation, date, scope, recommendations and any limitations. If not applicable, state that.

Record actions taken or required to address the findings, including escalation, restrictions, isolation, repair, monitoring or further investigation.

If remedial work is not yet complete, describe the interim controls in place, the areas or activities affected and how the controls will be monitored. If no interim controls are needed, state that.

Select the priority assigned to the required action.

Enter the named person or organisation responsible for progressing the required action.

Enter the date by which the action is expected to be completed or reviewed.

If known, enter the estimated cost of the required remedial action. Enter zero if no cost is expected.

Select the current status of the required action.

If the action is complete, record what was done, by whom and when. If it remains open or is managed with interim controls, record the next steps, review arrangements and any outstanding advice.

Describe the evidence supporting the inspection findings or action status, such as inspection notes, professional reports, work records, invoices, certificates or follow-up observations. Do not upload documents in this form.

Enter the date for the next review, follow-up inspection or confirmation that no further review is currently required.

Enter the name and role of the person who reviewed this record.

Enter the date on which this record was reviewed.

Tick only after checking the information recorded in this form.

• Tick when complete