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Post by emloujar on Oct 4, 2007 9:12:52 GMT
Hi new to site just been talking to child minder in my area Portsmouth advised me I needed a ladder is this true as I have not had my VISIT yet.  |
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Post by nat1664 on Oct 4, 2007 9:26:49 GMT
Hi
When I had my inspection I did ask about a ladder and she just said not to worrie about it and just to use common sence.
Needless to say I didnt bother with 1 ;D
x x
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Post by sarahnev707 on Oct 4, 2007 10:05:19 GMT
Hi emlou and welcome! Not sure what you'd need a ladder for? Maybe a 3rd storey - but I just state on my certificate I don't use that part of the house for childminding When fire inspector came out to me recently, he said they don't advise anyone to be a monkey - cover the door and wait - a burly man will come and rescue me! Having said that, however, niether of them were particularly burly LOL Wait and see what O say - don't buy anything yet! Sarahx |
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Post by littlesprogs on Oct 4, 2007 11:13:31 GMT
i mentioned these at my icp meeting and my tutor brought up a good point how would you get the children down the ladder? and how would you get down the ladder while carrying a baby?
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Post by angeldelight on Oct 4, 2007 14:49:01 GMT
I do not have a ladder and do not intend to have one
I have never heard of anyone needing one either
Angel xx
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Post by manjay on Oct 4, 2007 17:19:35 GMT
I would more than likely do myself more damage trying to climb down a ladder than I would if I waited for the fire brigade!!!
Amanda xx
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Post by janet on Oct 4, 2007 18:36:34 GMT
you dont need one unless as sarah said you have an upper floor xxxxx
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Post by miffy on Oct 4, 2007 20:37:36 GMT
Glad I live in a bungalow - ha ha
Miffy
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Post by miffy on Oct 4, 2007 20:38:33 GMT
Sorry emloujar - forgot to say welcome to the site.
Miffy
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Post by buildingblocks on Oct 5, 2007 13:09:13 GMT
I had the fire brigade out to check my house (nothing to do with my liking for men in uniform lol) and his advice was to get everyone out of the house as quickly as possible but if you were upstairs the advice was the same as Sarah's - do not try climbing out of windows,etc,
get yoursleves into a room,
block of the doorways,
shout for help from the window
and get the fire brigade out.
I was pleased with that advice as i am terrified of heights sand the thought of getting children out of a high window terrifies me love kate |
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Post by emloujar on Oct 10, 2007 12:18:31 GMT
Thank you all for your help good points how would i get down the ladder with the children. Also husband is laughing as we have a glass consevatory on the back very safe to clim onto not!!
I am just trying to think of all the angles and problems b4 they come because thats the bits they are going to ask typical!!!!
once again you girls are all great (sorry might be some guys as well) you get the point thanks ;D
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Post by rubybubbles on Oct 25, 2007 21:28:49 GMT
some really good points on here thanks
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Post by bella on Oct 26, 2007 7:37:09 GMT
hi i live in a first floor flat and have been told the same as most people on here block doorwith blankets pellows etc and get to windows and to be honest with having a decent fire alarm smoke detector you shouldnt ever have the need to do so (mine goes off when you open oven door as detects heat) i would never use a ladder anyway be to frightened to
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