Fire Safety Procedures

12.1 Fire Safety Procedures

· Escape routes are rehearsed at least quarterly.

· I carry out monthly fire drills with the children.

· The fire-fighting equipment and smoke alarms in the premises are appropriate supplied and maintained.

· When not in use, I use safety sockets covers for electrical sockets within reach of children.

· I have a Fire Blanket beside my cooker.

· I will clearly display a notice of the fire evacuation procedures to be followed in the event of fire.

· My cooker is kept clean and clear from grease.

· My cooker is turned off at the mains when not in use.

· Electrical appliances are turned off and unplugged when not in use.

· Electrical sockets are never overloaded.

· Our fireplaces have fire guards. We don't have open fires anymore but the fireplace inserts are closed off by fire guards.

· I never drape clothes near an open fire or cooker.

· I clean my chimneys once a year.

· I do not use portable heaters unless the central heating fails.

· I only light candles occasionally and under supervision, e.g. birthday cake candles, when children are in my care.