Safety Policy

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The safety of young children is of paramount importance. In order to ensure the safety of both children and adults the following guidelines are used at all times :-

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• Environment

• All equipment used is safe and suitable for the age group using it.

• The layout within the room allows children and adults to move safely and freely between the activities.

• Fire doors must not be obstructed.

• Outdoor playground will be securely fenced and checked for litter and other   dangers daily.

• Fire heaters, wires and leads are all adequately guarded.  

• Regular checking and maintenance is carried out on all the equipment.

• Dangerous materials (medicines and cleaning materials , etc.) are stored out of reach of the children.

• Safety gates are used as appropriate.

• Premises are checked at the beginning and end of each session by Supervision/Management.

• All children are supervised at all times and are always in sight of an adult.

• All accidents and injuries which require treatment are recorded in the Accident

• Book, which the person collecting the child will be asked to sign when we inform them of the incident. 

• In the event of a serious accident requiring more specialist help, an ambulance will be summoned and the parent/carer/next of kin informed.

• There will be safe surfaces beneath, and around all climbing equipment and such activities will be appropriately supervised.

• Smoking and vaping is not prohibited on the school site.

• Regular fire drills are carried out each half term.

• Fire extinguishers are checked by local authority and staff trained in this area

• Children are not allowed into the kitchen unless supervised.

• Hot drinks will remain in the kitchen at all times.

• children will be with in sight of staff while eating
• families will be required to cut food that presents choking risks such as grapes, cherry tomatoes etc when providing them for their children to eat Early-Years-Choking-Hazards-Table_FINAL_21-Sept-2021.pdf

• Children and adults are registered (See also Arrival Policy) on arrival, ensuring an accurate roll call in the event of any emergency.

• A fully stocked First Aid box is available from a clearly marked cupboard.

• When children are on the premises at least two adults are present.

• On outings the adult to child ratio will be 1:2.

• If a group goes out, the on-site ratio will be maintained.

• Any sleeping child is checked regularly.

• No child may leave the pre-school unaccompanied (See also Home time Policy)

• All staff will gain, within their first year of employment, a certificate in First Aid if they do not already hold one.