What to do in the event of fire will form a part of the introduction/induction of new members of staff to the LSE Early Years Centre.
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On discovering a fire / or the fire alarm sounding, evacuate the building from the nearest fire door:
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A ) front door and assemble in Peabody Trust Main Entrance on Wild Street or
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B ) back door and assemble in front of the Prince Of Wales Pub on Great Queen Street.
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Only tackle small fires yourself using the appropriate fire appliances and where there is no risk to yourself.
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The Manager or one of the Senior Staff, will telephone the fire brigade if necessary.
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On evacuating the building act calmly and quietly to avoid alarming / scaring the children. Take care on the stairs, do not rush the children which may result in accidents, provide reassurance and do not use the lift.
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The Senior Staff in charge of each room must take the register with them.
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The Manager and Chef will help in the babies room taking babies out of the building.
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Do not enter the building until informed it is safe to do so by the Manager, Senior Staff or Fire Brigade.
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Once the children are in the assembly points Senior Staff of each room must take a quick register to ensure that all the children are together in the safe point.
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Once all the staff / children have vacated the building, a register must be taken for each group room by the fire wardens.