Policy Statement 

We prioritise the safety of children in our care. Regular risk assessments are carried out to identify and minimise risks through reasonable precautions and necessary steps.

Safety routines, including emergency evacuations, are regularly reviewed, updated, and practised. Furthermore, activity-specific risk assessments are conducted on an ongoing basis. All our staff members are first-aid trained and capable of administering essential first-aid treatments. Our first aid box is clearly labelled, easily accessible to everyone, and located on the kitchen hatch. Written permission to seek emergency treatment for a child if needed is obtained from parents on the child's registration form.

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Our Procedure 

• We will adhere to any specific procedures the parent/carer provides for known incidents (e.g., seizures or anaphylactic shock due to allergies).

• While ensuring the safety of all children in our care, we will reassure the injured child.

• We will assess the extent of injuries and administer necessary first aid procedures within our training.

• If the incident persists, we will contact the NHS direct for guidance.

• In case of a severe incident, emergency services will be called.

• Once the child is settled, we will promptly inform you of the incident and, if needed, ask you to return to care for your child or meet us at the hospital.

• In some cases, immediate collection of your child may be necessary after an incident.

• For minor incidents, parents may be notified prior to collection if deemed necessary. In cases where the injury is above the neck, our policy is to call home and promptly inform parents about the incident.

• Regardless of severity, following every incident, we will complete an accident report form, obtain your signature, and provide you with a copy.

• With parent/carer consent, injuries will be photographed and uploaded to Tapestry to provide peace of mind.

 

 

In the event of a major accident:

 

• We will secure a safe environment for all children under our care.

• As specified in the child's registration form, we will follow the agreed-upon plan with parents regarding emergency medical treatment.

• Parents or emergency contacts will be contacted for further guidance.

• If necessary, emergency services may be called.

• We are required to notify Ofsted within 14 days of any serious accident, illness, injury, or death of a child while in our care and our action taken in respect of it.

• Local child protection agencies will be notified of any serious accident, injury, or death of any child whilst in our care, and we will act upon their advice.

• Our insurer will be notified of the incident.

• Detailed information about the accident will be recorded in the accident record form.

 

 

CREATED: AUGUST 2023   NEXT REVIEW: AUGUST 2024