- Raise Alarm by breaking glass in appropriate Fire Alarm Box
- Attack the Fire if possible, with the appliances provided but without personal risks
Fire drill policy
- Evacuate the children immediately by the nearest safe exit – take registers and children’s information box.
- The Manager or person in charge to ring the Fire Brigade.
- One person to check building (turn off appliances if appropriate).
- Take children as far as possible from the building to designated assembly (Discoverers’ garden entrance gate).
- Check registers – ensure ALL children and staff are present.
- Close doors and DO NOT re-enter building until the “All Clear” is given.
Explorers’ Room (4 months – 2 years)
Fire Alarm Box on garden door frame and on wall next to windows in each sleep room.
- Fire Extinguishers on wall by garden door.
- Fire Blanket on wall between milk kitchen and bathroom.
Discoverers’ Room (2 – 5 years)
- Fire Alarm Box on both garden door frames and on wall by external door in sleep room.
- Fire Extinguishers on wall by 2nd garden door and on wall in central area.
- Fire Blankets on wall above both sink units.
Entrance
- Fire Alarm Box on wall by external door.
- Fire Extinguisher on wall by external door.
Laundry
- Fire Alarm Box on wall by external door.
- Fire Extinguisher on wall by internal door.
Kitchen
- Fire Alarm Box on wall by external door.
- Fire Extinguisher on wall by internal door.
- Fire Blanket on wall above sink unit.
Staff Room
- Fire Blanket on wall above sink.
Corridor
- Fire Extinguishers on wall next to loft door.
This policy was reviewed in March 2024.