• Accident and emergency
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• Complaints
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• Illness and disease
• Lost child
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• Uncollected child
• Working with parents

Accident and emergency

It is my policy to keep children safe when they are in my care.

My premises have been checked and they meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage in England. I also regularly review, update and practice my safety routines, including fire drills.

As a registered childminder, I am legally required to have a valid first-aid certificate before registration. I can administer basic first-aid treatment, and my first-aid box is clearly labelled and easily accessible. It is stored in the shoe cupboard in the landing area just inside the front door. Parents’ contact numbers are with the first-aid box.

I hold written permission from parents in the Child Record File (kept in my office) to seek emergency treatment for their child if it is needed.

I also have an arrangement with another registered childminder to provide emergency back-up cover if necessary.

Procedure (how I will put the policy into practice)

• If there is an accident or emergency:
• first, I will reassure the injured child while making sure that the other children in my care are safe. This may mean strapping a baby in a buggy or sitting an older child somewhere safe (for example in the living room) where I can see them
• then, if possible, I will deal with the accident. If not, I will ring 999 for help
• if I have to accompany or take a child to hospital, I will either take the other children with me, or call my emergency back-up cover. This will be another registered childminder or known responsible adult. These people will be known to you when you complete the registration procedure

In an accident or emergency situation, my back-up cover may contact you and you will be expected to collect your child straight away.

If I manage to deal with the accident myself, then I will tell the affected child’s parents immediately.

If I accompany or take a child to hospital, I will contact their parents and ask them to meet me at the hospital.

If I have an accident, I will get the nearest responsible adult to help, whilst my back-up cover is being contacted.

I will do my best at all times to make sure the children in my care are safe, reassured and kept calm.