Health And Safety

The health and safety of your child is paramount to Fordcombe Preschool and have therefore documented the following:

• We have public liability insurance
• Staff are qualified Paediatric first aiders
• Relevant first aid kits are available and stock is in date
• Smoke alarms are checked regularly
• A fire blanket is located in the Kitchen area
• A fire safety risk assessment is in place and includes an escape plan and drill
• Fire drills will occur every term
• No smoking is permitted on any of the nursery premises at anytime
• Permission slips are in place for parents to sign for things such as medication, photography, play equipment, and outingsA behaviour policy and rules are in placeChildren will be supervised at all times in the playground and outside
• Blind cords are out of reach
• Safety gates are in place
• Doors are locked but accessible in an emergency
  
• Appliances are well maintained and checked regularly
  
• Outdoor play area and garden are risk assessed daily to ensure it is safe
  
• Toys are checked and cleaned regularly in Milton
  
• Harmful chemicals are locked away
  
• Medicines are stored out of harms way
  
• All kitchen surfaces, highchairs and baby equipment are cleaned with hot soapy water after each use, and are sprayed with anti-bacterial sanitiser regularly
  
• The toilets are cleaned daily and checked throughout the day
  
• Children are encouraged to wash their hands before eating and after going to the toilet
  
• Children may have to be supervised in the toilet but their privacy will not be intruded upon
  
• Risk assessments will be completed prior to any outings
  
• Disposable latex free gloves will be worn when changing nappies to reduce the risk of cross infection
  
• Nappies will be bagged and placed in a nappy bin and then disposed of appropriately
  
• At all times children are required to wear shoes in the nursery
  
• 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
  
• We do a risk assessment of the environment every morning before the children arrive to ensure that it is a safe
  
• 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 our care, i.e. stair gates, cupboard locks etc. These are checked regularly
  
• The front door is locked at all times
  
• We have procedures in place in the event of a fire
  
• We follow 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, the bins are emptied daily and any used nappies are tied in a nappy bag and placed in the nappy bin
  
• We follow strict hygiene guidelines to prevent contamination
  
• We have emergency contact details available at all times should we need to contact the parents
  
• We promote making healthy food choices and physical exercise
  
• Sleeping children will be regularly monitored
  

HYGEINE PROCEDURES

It is very important to prevent the spread of germs and illnesses that hygiene procedures are in place and strictly adhered to.

Children are encouraged to wash their hands after going to the toilet, touching animals and playing outside. They must also wash their hands before eating any meals or snacks

We assist the children in hand washing, ensuring that they are washing and drying them correctly

We will encourage good oral hygiene and we are happy to help children to clean their teeth after meals if you provide with a toothbrush

We will help the children with wiping their noses when they have colds and try to teach them how to blow their noses

We will explain to them the importance of safely throwing away dirty tissues to prevent the spread of germs

We will also encourage them to put their hand over their mouths when they cough

We will not accept a child who has had vomiting or diarrhoea in the last 48 hours

We will disinfect the changing mat between children

We follow strict hygiene routines in my kitchen, ensuring the fridge is at the correct temperature and that food is stored correctly in it.

NO SMOKING POLICY

In accordance with the National Standards produced by the Department for Education and Skills we have a no smoking policy in Fordcombe Preschool.

No one is permitted to smoke on the nursery premises.

This includes the use of E-cigarettes.