bunk bed ladder

[supermumy]

does anyone know where i can buy the covers that you tie up to block the use of a ladder on a bunk bed?

ive been told i need one even though the room will only be used by over 5

thanks

[rickysmiths]

Who has told you you need one?

I lived in a flat for 10 years while minding and had a bunk bed. I used the bottom bunk to sleep 2+yr olds and a cover for the ladder was never mentioned by Ofsted.

I would say if you Risk Assess how it is managed and possibly put a small bolt or door alarm on the door into the room so you can stop mindees going in there.

I have an alarm similar to this on my Utility room door and I have cm friends who use them on cupboard doors where they don't want mindees to go.

[singingcactus]

I have an outdoor play loft which has a ladder (similar to bunk bed style) leading up to it. When I have under 3's in the yard I cover the ladder with a sheet of wood and a luggage strap pulled tight! It works well - I'm sure it would work for you too. Any old bit of wood that is the right size and a luggage strap from some supermarket - pennies.

[supermumy]

my local childminding support worker who does pre ofsted visits told me ofsted look for this
i live in a house so the stair gates are on for younger ones not to go up so it would only be over 5 going upstairs which i dont have anyway and as i said if they wanted to get there they will find a way lol

the wood is a good idea thanks

[khlwomitchell]

i unhook my sons and it goes on the top bunk, and i included this in my risk assess.
Or plank of wood with small holes and some tie wraps?

[supermumy]

think i may have to go with the wood if i unscrew it everytime it gonna ruin the threads

thanks ladies big help x