The Health and Safety of your child is very important to us. We have therefore
documented the following procedures in place to support this.
All toys will be checked and cleaned regularly to ensure they are safe for
your child to use. Any broken or hazardous toys will be removed
immediately. Children will only be offered toys and resources that are
suitable for their age/stage of development
Every morning we do a risk assessment before the children arrive to ensure
that it is a safe environment for minded children
All plug sockets not in use have socket covers
All equipment will be checked and cleaned regularly
All equipment is fitted with the correct safety harnesses to prevent
accidents, for example highchair and pushchairs
We use safety equipment appropriate for the children in my care, i.e. stair
gates, cupboard locks etc. These are checked regularly
We will keep my front door locked to prevent the children opening the door
to strangers
We have procedures in place in the event of a fire (see separate policy)
We keep the kitchen very clean, following hygiene guidelines on the storing
of food, keeping the fridge at the correct temperature etc
We ensure that the children do not have access to any waste
We do not permit smoking in my home
We follow strict hygiene guidelines to prevent cross contamination
The bathroom will be kept clean and all hazardous materials will always be
kept out of reach of the children. Children will wash their hands before all
snacks and meals
We have strict child protection guidelines in place (see separate policy)
Children must stay with us when we are away from the home. Younger
children will be strapped in a pushchair; older children will either be on a
harness or wrist strap, or holding onto one of our hand/pushchair
We have emergency contact details with us at all times should we need to
contact the parents/guardian
We will work with you to teach the children about safety issues like
crossing the road and stranger danger
We will work with you to teach the children about making healthy food
choices and physical exercise
Sleeping children will be regularly observed and a baby monitor will be
used where required
We will restrain a child if they are putting themselves or others in danger,
for example running into a road
Risk assessments are carried out to identify aspects of the environment
that need to be checked on a regular basis, these will state how the risk
will be removed and minimized.