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Post by son77 on Apr 30, 2007 19:41:30 GMT
I have just read my local early years childcare news & it tells me that under the new fire regulations 2006 I should of done a written risk assessment.
I had never heard of this. Has anyone else done one & give me some advice?
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Post by Pauline on Apr 30, 2007 21:31:37 GMT
I've not heard of a risk assessment for fire regs.
I have a fire procedure detailing what would happen in the event of a fire but nothing else.
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Post by 2kidsunder5 on Apr 30, 2007 21:37:20 GMT
Hi I did a risk assessment with the help of the local fire brigade  They will come out to your home and do the risk assessment for you along with recommendations for escape routes and procedures. They also will fit 10 year fire alarms (they did this even thought the ones that I had were quite new). The kids loved it (so did I  ), they came and parked their fire engine in front of the house - all the neighbours came out in a panic and all the kids got to have a look inside and try the helmets on - BRILLIANT!! Contact your local fire station and ask them to come out and do a Home Risk Assessment, explain that you are a registered Childminder. All businesses now have to have one done, we seem to be in limbo as we are self employed and working from home, the assessment they do is for you personally and not a business risk assessment but it is still a good idea and great fun too. Love Diane x |
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Post by angeldelight on May 1, 2007 5:57:22 GMT
I think what they mean is a fire procedure like Pauline has ??
Do you also do fire drills anyone ?
We have been told that we have to do one so I have a form for this too with date / time what door we use to excape / who was in the house at the time etc etc
All to get children readly incase it were to really happen
Angel xx
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Post by Pauline on May 1, 2007 6:33:11 GMT
Do you also do fire drills anyone ? We have been told that we have to do one so I have a form for this too with date / time what door we use to excape / who was in the house at the time etc etc All to get children readly incase it were to really happen Angel xx Yes you should do one that is age appropriate to the children. I also have posters about fire hazards aimed at children and I also use books that highlight danger, 'Dinosaurs Beware' is one of the favourites. |
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Post by son77 on May 1, 2007 11:40:46 GMT
This is exactly how the article reads;
It is your responsibility as a childcare provider to undertake written risk assessments to comply with the new fire regulations 2006. Information to help support this requirement can be found by calling 08451 221155.
That to me is more than having a fire evacuation plan & practicing fire drills??
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Post by angeldelight on May 1, 2007 12:00:07 GMT
Yes I agree with you but not sure what it means
Guess you would have to call the number to find out ?
Please no more paper work that is all we need
Angel xx
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Post by son77 on May 1, 2007 12:10:09 GMT
I have contacted the number & have been told to contact my local early years team because there is a lot of confusion over this & different info has been sent to lots of people.
When Ive made the next phone call I shall let you all know.
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Post by son77 on May 1, 2007 12:24:30 GMT
I have just spoken with my early years co-ordinator & she has said that it doesnt apply to us as we are in a domestic dwelling.
Yeah, no more paperwork girls!!!!!!!!
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Post by 2kidsunder5 on May 1, 2007 16:40:45 GMT
I think it must depend on the area you live in. I have recently attended a course through Sure Start called "Fire Safety for Childminders" It was recommended on this course that we had our homes fire risk assessed (see previous post)
I have a certificate from Sure Start and a Home Risk Assessment from the fire service, along with booklets, posters, a book called Francis the Firefly (Brilliant) and a game for the children to play about the fire hazards in the home.
I just contacted my local fire service and they came out to us. It is something that anyone can do as it is not for business use it is for home use.
Regards
Diane
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They will come out to your home and do the risk assessment for you along with recommendations for escape routes and procedures. They also will fit 10 year fire alarms (they did this even thought the ones that I had were quite new).
), they came and parked their fire engine in front of the house - all the neighbours came out in a panic and all the kids got to have a look inside and try the helmets on - BRILLIANT!!