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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

At The Man In The Moon, we prioritise the safety and well-being of children and crew members. While we strive to remain open, there are circumstances where emergency closure may be necessary to ensure everyone's safety.

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Reasons for Emergency Closure

 

Emergency closure may occur due to:

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  • Serious weather conditions.

  • Heating system failure.

  • Burst water pipes.

  • Fire or bomb scare/explosion.

  • Death of an adult or child.

  • Assault on an adult or child.

  • Serious accident or illness.

 

Emergency Procedures

 

In the event of an emergency requiring closure, the following steps will be taken:

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  1. Contact Emergency Services: A crew member will contact emergency services if necessary.

  2. Evacuation: All children will be escorted safely from the building to the assembly point using the nearest safe exit.

  3. Safety First: No attempt will be made to collect personal belongings or re-enter the building after evacuation.

  4. Register and Contact Details: A nominated crew member will:

    • Retrieve the register, including emergency contact details, if it can be done safely.

    • Close all accessible doors and windows before leaving, if safe to do so.

  5. Accountability: The register will be used to account for all children and crew members. If anyone is missing from the register, emergency services will be informed immediately.

  6. Parent/Carer Notification: We will contact parents/carers to collect their children. If the register is unavailable, we will use the emergency contacts list kept off-site.

  7. Supervision: Children will be supervised until they are safely collected by their parents/carers.

  8. Communication with Ofsted: If closure occurs, temporary or otherwise, or if we operate from alternative premises due to the emergency, we will notify Ofsted promptly.

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Contact Information for Ofsted

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  • Address: Ofsted, Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester M1 2WD

  • Telephone: 0300 123 1231

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Related Policies:

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Review and Update:

 

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

  • Review Period: Every 24 months

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