EzeeSport Fire Safety Policy

EzeeSport understands the importance of fire safety. To this end:

  • Staff are aware of the location of all fire exits, the fire assembly point and where fire safety equipment is stored – these will be give to us by the venue used for that club/camp.
  • Children are introduced to the fire safety procedures during their settling in period for holiday camps and will participate in any drills offered by the school/venue where the club is operating.
  • All children are shown the location of fire exits and the fire assembly point.
  • Fire doors and fire exits are clearly marked, are not obstructed at any time and are easily opened from the inside.
  • Fire doors are kept closed at all times but never locked.
  • The Club will make sure that the venue used has notices explaining the fire procedures which are positioned next to every fire exit.

Fire prevention

The Club will take all steps possible to prevent fires occurring by:

  • Ensuring that power points are not overloaded with adaptors.
  • Ensuring that the Club’s No Smoking policy is always observed.
  • Unplugging all equipment before leaving the premises.
  • Storing any potentially flammable materials safely.

In the event of a fire

  • A member of staff will raise the alarm and call the emergency services.
  • The children will immediately be escorted out of the building to the assembly point using the nearest marked exit.
  • No attempt will be made to collect personal belongings, or to re-enter the building after evacuation.
  • The premises will be checked by the person on duty or the Fire Safety Office associated with the venue in use and the register will be collected, providing that it is safe to do so.
  • The Fire Safety Officer or the staff member on duty that day will close all doors and windows to prevent the spread of fire when they leave the building if it is safe to do so.
  • The register will be taken and all children and staff accounted for.
  • If anyone is missing from the register, the emergency services will be informed.
  • If the register is not available the manager will use the emergency contacts list (which is kept off the premises) to contact parents or carers.

Responsibilities of the Fire Safety Officer

EzeeSport refers to the schools Designated Fire Safety Officer.  The Fire Safety Officer is responsible for carrying out the fire safety risk assessment and for ensuring that all staff are made aware of fire safety procedures during their Induction period.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that a fire safety risk assessment is undertaken for the workplace based on The Department of Communities and Local Government’s 5 step guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/14899/fsra-5-step-checklist.pdf

The risk assessment should cover:

  • Identifying potential fire risks
  • Identifying people at risk
  • Evaluating the risks arising from the hazards identified and the means of minimising those risks
  • Recording the hazards, preparing a fire prevention plan and sharing these with other members of staff
  • Reviewing the fire safety risk assessment on a regular basis.

The Fire Safety Officer should liaise with the local Fire and Rescue Service for further advice and should ensure that Emergency Contact details are recorded at the front of the register and a copy stored off premises.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2024): Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements: Safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment [3.65, 3.66]