Is not extinguisher a new requirement. I have been to,do it is, but cannot find where it says this if may be my over worked brain of late, as am preparing for my ins, can anyone shed light on this
Is not extinguisher a new requirement. I have been to,do it is, but cannot find where it says this if may be my over worked brain of late, as am preparing for my ins, can anyone shed light on this
No
I was checked way back on pre inspection and on every inspection since. In fact I used to keep it in cupboard to get out easily and at last inspection last nov was told to have it out of cupboard on display.
Children are born with wings we help them to fly.
No apparently not.
I phoned and checked on this as the wording was abit misleading but was told it was just an example of what we could have rather than a requirement.
Well I am confused as I had it as an action to move it by ofsted!!!!!!
Children are born with wings we help them to fly.
Oh wow so sorry about my spelling in original post, it made sense when I typed and read it.
Thank you so much, I keep thinking I have everything in hand and then find out there is something new to do, so glad I don't need one, going to get a brew before updating some more policies
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3.54 Providers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, and must have an emergency evacuation procedure. Providers must have appropriate fire detection and control equipment (for example, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers) which is in working order. Fire exits must be clearly identifiable, and fire doors must be free of obstruction and easily opened from the inside.
Just says for example so is not clear. Does not mention fire blanket but personally I would use a fire blanket but not an extinguisher in that if a child caught fire I would use the blanket if anything else caught fire then I would be out like a shot!
I have been told not to try and fight a fire but just get the children and myself out quickly so they are safe. Apparently there are different types eg foam/powder for differents types of fire.
Pixie Dust
All fire service personnel will tell you that they do not recommend you attempt to fight a fire - they tell you to let the professionals deal with with the RIGHT equipment.
They also say - what extinguisher would you have... do you know which type is used for which sort of fire? using the wrong one could have dire consequences.
They tell to you to ensure you have an established fire/evacuation plan
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