Course Overview
Fire safety in Early Years is not optional, it is a safeguarding responsibility. Children rely entirely on adults to recognise risks, act quickly, and evacuate safely. This comprehensive, practice-focused course equips Early Years professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and procedures required to prevent incidents and respond effectively in an emergency.
Designed specifically for nursery managers, room leaders, practitioners, and childminders, this course goes beyond theory. It combines legal understanding, real-world nursery scenarios, interactive activities, and practical checklists that can be implemented immediately within your setting.
Whether preparing for inspection or strengthening your safety culture, this course ensures your team understands not just what to do, but why it matters.
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
Why Choose This Course?
✔ Tailored specifically to Early Years settings
✔ Covers both Scottish and English legal frameworks
✔ Interactive activities and scenario-based learning
✔ Practical daily and weekly fire safety check templates included
✔ Final assessment with instant certificate download
✔ Suitable for Ofsted and Care Inspectorate inspection evidence
What You’ll Learn
- Current fire safety legislation and inspection expectations
- How fires start (The Fire Triangle) and how to prevent ignition
- Identifying and reducing common nursery fire hazards
- Conducting and reviewing a Fire Risk Assessment
- Safe evacuation procedures and effective fire drills
- Roles and responsibilities of the Fire Marshal
- Fire control equipment, including extinguishers and fire blankets
- Passive fire protection: fire doors, emergency lighting, and signage
- How fire spreads and how smoke, heat, and toxic gases cause harm
- Embedding fire safety into daily nursery routines
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of fire safety law relevant to Early Years
- Identify and manage fire hazards confidently
- Carry out and review a fire risk assessment
- Lead or participate effectively in fire evacuations
- Apply best practice fire prevention measures within their setting
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete interactive knowledge checks throughout and a final multiple-choice assessment (80% pass mark required).
On successful completion, learners receive a CPD Certificate of Completion instantly.
Why Choose First Stop Safety Training?
At First Stop Safety Training, we specialise in practical, regulatory-aligned training tailored for Early Years professionals. Our courses are clear, engaging, and designed to build real confidence — not just tick compliance boxes.
