- I aim to take positive steps to promote safety within my home and on outings.
- I aim to ensure proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.
- I will take reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children are minimised, both inside and outside of my home.
- I will aim to ensure that my home is secure and that children are not able to leave unsupervised.
- I will aim to ensure that the children are under direct supervision at all times, and that this supervision will be sufficient to ensure that children are safe at all times.
- I will ensure that the children can play safely outside.
- I will aim to ensure that if the children have access to the kitchen that they are not exposed to hazards.
- I will aim to cover any exposed electrical sockets.
- I will aim to ensure that any Gas or Electrical appliances and fittings conform to safety requirements and are not a hazard to children.
- Smoke alarms and a Carbon Monoxide detector which conform to BS EN safety standards are in place.
- I have an emergency evacuation plan.
- I aim to ensure the safe control of children whilst out walking.
- I will carry each child’s details and emergency contact details with me on any outing. In case of accident to myself, it will be clear from the details that the children are not my own, and who should be contacted.
- I will carry Public Liability Insurance.
- I aim to promote the good health of children and take positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.
- I aim to keep my home and equipment clean.
- I aim to implement good hygiene practices in order to prevent the spread of infection.
- Each child has their own towel and flannel.
- Children will be encouraged to learn about personal hygiene through the daily routine.
- I will ensure that food is hygienically stored, prepared, cooked and served.
- I will not administer any medicine or other treatment to the children unless the parent has discussed its use and given prior written permission
- If medicine is to be given I will ensure that it is stored in its original container, clearly labelled and inaccessible to children
- I will keep written records of any medicine administered which will be signed by the parent.
- I will keep a first aid box, which contains items determined by my first aid course. This will be inaccessible to the children
- I will obtain parental written permission at the start of the placement, to seek emergency medical advice or treatment.
- I will keep written records of any accidents, which will be signed by the parent.
- I do not smoke and will not permit anyone else to smoke in my home.
Policy reviewed Sept 2012.
Next Policy review Sept 2013
Little Blossoms policies Watford