Fire Safety for Early Years (Online)
Course Duration:2 Hours
Course Validity:3 Years
What is the Fire Safety for Early Years course?
Designed for Early Years staff, this course covers legal duties, fire prevention, and risk awareness. Fully aligned with EYFS, OFSTED, and UK health & safety regulations.
Who Should Take the Fire Safety for Early Years Course?
This course is ideal for anyone working in Early Years environments, including:
- Nursery practitioners
- Preschool staff
- Childminders
- Early Years teachers
No prior training is required.
Course Content
- The importance of fire safety in Early Years settings
- Key fire safety regulations and legal requirements
- Conducting effective fire risk assessments
- Common causes of fire in Early Years environments
- Understanding how fire starts - the fire triangle
- Identifying heat and ignition sources and managing them safely
- Safe use and management of electrical equipment
- Recognising fuel sources and minimising fire risk
- How fire spreads and the hazards it presents
- The impact of fire on health and safety
- Fire prevention and control measures
- Fire safety procedures and emergency protocols
- Roles and responsibilities of the fire marshal
- Conducting and reviewing fire drills
- Safe and effective evacuation procedures
What to Expect?
The course uses a variety of learning methods, including interactive quizzes, videos, and audio content, to support different learning styles. You can complete it at your own pace from any PC or mobile device.
At the end of each section, there are self checks to reinforce learning. A multiple choice assessment is included at the end of the course, and a 70% pass mark is required.
Upon successful completion you will receive a downloadable CPD accredited certificate which also qualifies for 2 CPD points. This course is also approved by FAIB.
How to Book?
To enrol on the Fire Safety for Early Years course, complete the booking form on this page.
The course typically takes around 1 - 2 hours to complete.