All other staff available will conduct a thorough search of the childs classroom, play area,toilets, the school building and the grounds If the child is not found within a very short period of time, the police must be called by the headteacheror a member of staff Members od staff, who are not supervising children,will be sent to search the area in the immediate vicinity of the school If a child goes missing during an outing or school visit, the teacher in charge must ensure the remaining children are safely cared for by the other staff and adults. An urgent but thorough search should be made of the immediate vicinity and if the child is not found quickly the police must be called and the headteacher notified. If in an enclosed space the appropriate staff in that enviroment can be initially informed before calling the police, for instance to give a message over the tannoy As soon as possible, the parents and social worker (where appropriate) will be notified that their child is missing If a member of staff finds the child the headteacher must be told at once. Parents,police and other authorities will be
I must follow the confidentiality policy and not discuss any information about children, their families and sensitive information about the setting matters to anyone unless there is an appropriate reason to do so. Following the health & safety policy I must record any accidents in the relevant accident book and fill an accident slip in to send home to notify the parent/carer of their child’s accident. Check the furniture, equipment and toys are safe for children to use before the children come into the setting and report any hazards/faulty equipment to the appropriate person as soon as possible. In regards to the EYFS I promote the development of all seven areas of the E.Y.F.S I encourage all children to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities. I also support the equality and inclusion and acceptance of all children within the setting.
Share What You Know * Share important information with the authorities on family members who are elderly or have any disabilities. This is extremely important for households that have someone bedridden, or in a wheelchair, that may need extra help evacuating their home. Share plans with friends and family members outside the home so they know that their family is safe in an emergency. The living and entertainment rooms are both rooms that have a lot of electrical wiring it is very important that you get all the loose wires off the ground to prevent any electrocution form occurring, also remember to check window sills for any
* Only prescribed medication can be administered by staff and written authorisation must be given by the parent/carer on a medicines form, which authorises staff to administer medicines. * All medicines must be logged in and out with their information, name and signature of staff administering the medication and kept in a box in the manager’s office or in a secure box in the fridge also in a area out of the reach of children. Setting Manager must also authorise any medication going in and out. * The staff administering the medication must be NVQ 3 Qualified and witness will hold a relevant childcare qualification. * A written record will be kept of all medication administered.
We risk assess the hall and make sure the windows and doors are secure. We make sure that all staff are appropriately checked and vetted. We ensure that there is no equipment that is dangerous. During circle time we go over the rules and regulations in the setting. We do a fire drill once a term so they know what to do.
If an accident occurs in the classroom at the school, the red/yellow card system is used to summon immediate help. The first aider should tend to the child and keep the situation calm and under control and administer the required first aid. Another staff member will inform office staff what has happened and once the office staff have permission from the Head Teacher or acting head, it is their duty to call the emergency services. Other children who may have witnessed the incident must be kept calm and safe. As much accurate information as possible should be recorded so that office staff can relay this to the emergency services.
* Classrooms – class teachers or class teaching assistant in their absence. * Office area - office staff. Class teachers and teaching assistants will organise and then calmly evacuate children to the playground furthest from the building. The school will be checked to ensure there are no individuals within the building and a check of all pupils, visitors and staff will be undertaken following evacuation to the playground ensuring everyone is accounted for. The fire manual and a copy of the evacuation plan will be handed to the senior Fire Officer attending.
All accidents should be reported to the person in charge and dealt with immediately by the designated first aider, ensuring personal protective is worn. Any hazards should be reported to the head, the bursar or site manager. No running in the hall, corridors or on staircases and all children are permitted to walk on the left hand side of stairs. Children are regularly informed and kept up to date with fire expectations and there is a separate Fire Safety Policy available. Total ban of smoking
A buzzer system is used for parents and visitors to the nursery so that strangers can't enter the building. Most perminant full time members of staff have the key for the door to let themselfs in and out of the building. Regualr room checks are carried out to ensure there are no missing children and mental head counts are done inbetween these
I keep up to date my first aid and that I have a fully stocked first aid box. I make sure accident forms are completed in the event of an accident occurring and that all parents are fully informed, who then sign any forms that need to be filled out. Working with children brings significant duty of care, and younger and more vulnerable the child, the greater the duty of care 1.2 By ensuring risk assessments are being carried out within a setting, also to make sure all equipment and toys are safe, and cater for the appropriate age. By making sure there are no hazards like cleaning materials being left out and all electrical sockets are not being left uncovered, this is to protect any harm to children and young people in my setting. Ensuring the setting is always clean to stop the spread of infection.