Accident and
Incident Policy
The safety of your child is my absolute priority and I will take every measure possible to protect your child from harm however sometimes accidents do happen.
My premises have been checked and meet the national standards required for childminding and I regularly review, update and practice safety routines.
As a registered childminder I hold a valid first-aid certificate and can administer basic first aid treatment. I have a clearly labelled and easily accessible first aid box stored in my kitchen which also contains parents contact numbers.
If there is an accident I will:
In the event of an accident or emergency my emergency back up may contact you and you would be expected to collect your child as soon as possible.
My emergency back up is another registered childminder or responsible adult and will be made known to you.
After every accident, however minor, I will
The safety of your child is my absolute priority and I will take every measure possible to protect your child from harm however sometimes accidents do happen.
My premises have been checked and meet the national standards required for childminding and I regularly review, update and practice safety routines.
As a registered childminder I hold a valid first-aid certificate and can administer basic first aid treatment. I have a clearly labelled and easily accessible first aid box stored in my kitchen which also contains parents contact numbers.
If there is an accident I will:
- Firstly comfort and reassure the child while making sure that any other children are safe.
- Assess the extent of the injury and if necessary call for medical assistance.
- Carry out any first-aid procedures that are required and that I am trained for.
- Contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the accident and if necessary ask you to return to resume care of your child or meet them at the hospital if required.
In the event of an accident or emergency my emergency back up may contact you and you would be expected to collect your child as soon as possible.
My emergency back up is another registered childminder or responsible adult and will be made known to you.
After every accident, however minor, I will
- Complete
a report in my accident book.
- Ask
you to read and sign the report.
- Provide
you with a copy of the report.
It is important that you keep me informed about your child’s condition following an accident and any medical advice or treatment received.