Safe Schools for the Future

The Building Safety (Wales) Bill was passed on 10 March 2026 – one of the largest pieces of legislation ever considered by the Senedd. We will break down this complex legislation and how it applies to education buildings in Wales; summarise fire safety legislation applicable in Wales, the requirements for fire risk assessments, dealing with fire safety issues and prohibition notices/consequences for fire safety issues under the Building Safety Act; and conclude with a panel discussion exploring lessons learn in practice by education providers assessing estate portfolios for fire safety/building safety risks; and considering refurbishment/sustainability goals against costs and achievability of the same standards of building performance for building/fire safety with refurbishment projects.

What education providers need to know about Building Safety & Fire Safety legislation in Wales: The risks associated with refurbished v new build education buildings in Wales

The Building Safety (Wales) Bill [needs to be updated] should become law in Wales in 2026. We will break down this complex legislation and how it applies to education buildings in Wales; summarise fire safety legislation applicable in Wales, the requirements for fire risk assessments, dealing with fire safety issues and prohibition notices/consequences for fire safety issues under the Building Safety Act; explores lessons learn in practice by education providers assessing estate portfolios for fire safety/building safety risks; and concludes with a panel discussion on refurbishment/sustainability goals against costs and achievability of the same standards of building performance for building/fire safety with refurbishment projects.