Description
FIRE SAFETY FOR EARLY YEARS – ONLINE COURSE
This course is aimed at everyone working in Early Years settings including childminders and
nursery staff.
Course content has been developed in line with national Health and Safety guidelines and the
EYFS Statutory Framework.
Course content
The importance of Fire Safety
Fire Safety requirements in Early Years settings
Fire Risk Assessment
The Main Causes of Fire
How fire starts – The Fire Triangle
Heat / ignition sources and managing them safely
Electrical Equipment
Fuel sources and managing them safely
How fire spreads
Fire Hazards – how fire harms you
Controlling Fire
Fire Safety Procedures
Role and Responsibilities of the Fire Marshal
Practising Fire Drills
Evacuation
Duration: 1-2 hours
Access: This online course can be completed on any PC or mobile device. Learners can study
at their own pace and log in and out as often as they wish.
Assessment: Continuous self-checks throughout the course (100% pass mark required to
progress to next lesson) and an end of course multiple choice test with a 70% pass mark.
Certification: On successful completion, learners can download a certificate as evidence that
they have passed the course.
Accreditation: This course has been approved by the CPD Accreditation Group
Verifiable CPD points: 2
ELEARNING FEATURES
● Our online module appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, video and audio features
● It allows you to work at your own pace, testing your knowledge as you progress through the course
● It provides a very thorough resource for those with English as a Second Language,
giving you the vocabulary, language skills and confidence to pass the practical course.
