Kelly Kettle Camp Fire

• Boiling water/scalds : the kettle should always be at a safe distance away from the children in case of the water boiling over or spraying. Never fill water up above the recommended line to ensure safety. Grown ups should always handle the hot water section of the fire. 
• Hot Liquid Spill : When using the kelly kettle to make hot drinks, members of staff must ensure that cups are placed on flat ground before pouring. A child should never be holding their cup while being filled as they will be at risk of scalding from the boiling water. 
• Fire/burns : Staff members should establish a designated fire circle and use a 2 metre exclusion zone for children, when children are approaching the fire, staff members should ensure it is only one at a time and that the child is wearing appropriate clothing such as heat proof gloves.  
• Stability : the fire should always be kept and used on even ground and will be located in the stone pit in the big forest garden. 
• Spitting/smoke : Only dry wood should be used to minimise smoke being released and children should not be standing over the smoke to prevent the smoke being inhaled.
• Behavioural Standards : At any point during the fire activity, a child shows unsafe behaviours such as running near the fire, throwing objects towards the fire or not following the safety instructions, they must be removed from the fire area immediately to ensure the safety of themselves and other children around them. 
• Weather : The kettle should not be used during periods of high winds as there is an increased risk of the kelly kettle falling over which may result in boiling water spilling or fire sparks spreading out around the grounds. 

• Protecting environment : The area surrounding the kelly kettle needs to be cleared from debris such as branches, toys and any other objects. It is necessary that a member of staff completes a check of the area before the fire kit is brought out to the garden. A water bucket and fire blanket/extinguisher should be placed nearby in case of an emergency. 
• Supervision : Only a staff member who is trained in Forest School or outdoor safety should lead the kelly kettle activity and should be actively present at the fire site at all times. 
• Supervision ratios : It is important to maintain safe ratios while operating the kettle. When a child is approaching the fire to help, the ratio should be 1:1, and at this time all other children should be maintaining the 2 metre exclusion zone by sitting back.
• Equipment safety : the kelly kettle equipment should be checked regularly and required to be checked before every use by a member of staff. It is important to check for damage such as the pressure whistle (which is usually green or orange) to be checked to avoid pressure being built up which may result in boiling water exploding. 

Through using our Kelly Kettle the children will be able to explore a new environment of exploration as we take the activity step by step to provide a learning experience for all children. Children will develop confidence and foster social bonding  as we gather around the fire to look at opportunities such as, building the fire, roasting marshmallows, making hot drinks and making popcorn. Which will provide enriched development opportunities for all children.