
Caution is needed when in contact with items that have been heated and young people should use them under adult supervision. Kettles, cookers and microwave ovens produce a lot of heat by the very nature of them.

Flammable itemsĪlways take care when using flammable items (especially if you’re near fire).

Always check the weather forecast and inform parents and carers of any change in venue. You must have permission to use the location. Make sure it’s safe to use and follow manufacturers’ guidelines for use.
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Teach young people how to use cooking equipment safely. Have a safe way to extinguish the fire in an emergency. Check that the equipment and area are suitable and have plenty of ventilation. Make sure anyone using fires and stoves is doing so safely. Make sure you have suitable areas for storing and preparing food and avoid cross contamination of different foods. FoodĬheck for allergies before you begin and read the guidance on food safety. Always get approval for the activity and have suitable supervision and an InTouch process. Do a risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity.

Decide who'll build your campfire, and when they’ll make it.We’ve included some suggestions of our favourite campfire songs below. It may be best to plan some extra songs in case time passes quickly. You could choose to sing campfire songs or tell stories. Find out who'll be at your campfire and how long the entertainment needs to last.You may need some parents and carers to help if you’re short on helpers Make sure you’ll have enough adult helpers.Don’t forget to make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely. Additional help to carry out your risk assessment, including examples can be found here. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity.
