ACCIDENT, INCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
Policy statement: Accident, Incident and emergency
It is my policy to keep children safe when they are in my care.
I risk assess my premises to ensure it meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements
of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I also regularly review, update and practise fire
evacuation procedures. I record dates and times of fire drills.
Accidents to minded children, childminder’s own children, or the childminder
As a registered childminder, I am legally required to have a valid paediatric first-aid
certificate before registration and to ensure that my first aid training is renewed every 3
years.
I can administer basic first-aid treatment, and my first-aid box is clearly labelled and
easily accessible. It is stored out of reach of the children in the cupboard above the
dishwasher in the kitchen. Parents’ emergency contact numbers are kept securely with
the first-aid box.
I hold written permission from parents in the accident, incident and medication folder
that’s stored with the first aid kit to seek emergency treatment for their child if it is
needed.
I also have an arrangement with another registered childminder/responsible adult to
provide emergency back-up cover if necessary, details below.
Procedure (how I will put the statement into practice)
If there is an accident to a minded child or childminder’s own children:
First, I 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 in the playroom with a closed stair gate where I can see them.
Then, if the accident is a minor one and requires only basic first aid, I deal with it
myself. If not, I will ring 999 (or 112 from a mobile) for help.
If I have to accompany or take a child to hospital, I 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 made known to
parents at the settling-in visit and are named below.
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If there is an accident, my emergency 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 and advise of any first aid treatment given.
If I accompany or take a child to hospital, I will contact the child’s parent and ask them
to meet me at the hospital.
If I or any of my own children have an accident, I will get the nearest responsible adult
to help, while my emergency back-up people are being contacted.
I will do my best at all times to make sure the children in my care are safe, reassured
and kept calm.
Accidents off site:
I will carry parents’ contact details with me when I am away from my home, in order to
follow procedures above should an accident occur off site.
I will take a small first aid kit with me when away from home.
I will always keep my mobile phone with me with all emergency contact numbers and
parents numbers
Incidents
An incident is a non-medical emergency which causes the need for an immediate
response/change of routine in the setting.
I will use existing planned procedures as far as possible in the event of an incident
which affects my setting as follows:
Missing child – I will follow my Missing Child policy and procedure
Gas leak/fire – I will follow my Emergency Evacuation procedure as detailed below
Challenging/aggressive behaviour of a child – I will follow my Behaviour Management
policy and procedure
Flooding – I will monitor the situation and follow my Emergency Evacuation procedure
if necessary
Threatening behaviour of an adult – I will seek to remove the children from the
situation to a safe place and if necessary and when safe to do so I will call the Police on
999.
I will contact parents as soon as possible so that if necessary they can collect their child.
Emergency evacuation procedure
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Should an emergency occur that requires me to leave the setting the following
procedure will apply:
- Ensure that all the children in the setting are present.
- Evacuate to a safe area (using a buggy/ reins if there is time to do so)
- I will contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112)
- I will reassure the children and make sure that they are not unduly upset
- I will contact the parents and let them know the situation
- If I have to take the children to another setting (for example to the home of my
emergency back-up cover) then I will contact the parents and ask them to collect
their child as soon as possible.
Other emergencies:
Should any other emergency occur (such as a terrorist attack, or a member of my family
becoming ill in my home) I will contact parents as soon as possible. I expect that parents
will also contact me in the event of any accident or emergency which may befall them.
Should it not be possible for parents to contact me, then I will keep the children safe
until such time as parents can make contact with me.
Recording:
I will record all details in my accident, incident book, and make these available for
parents to sign and provide a copy for parents. I will ensure that all completed forms are
stored in accordance with my confidentiality policy.
If the accident is significant e.g. if a child is taken to hospital for a broken bone I will
inform Ofsted, the local child protection agency, the Health and Safety Executive and my
insurance company as soon as is reasonably practicable but in any event within 14 days
of the accident occurring.
Emergency back-up cover
Back-up registered childminder Name: Larissa Dibben
Telephone:07748636965
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Known responsible adult Name: Nicole Mattar
Telephone:07825587255
I have read and understand the Accident, incident and emergency policy.
I give my permission for the named emergency back-up people to have my contact
details for use in an emergency.
I give permission for my child ……..________________________ [name] to be taken to hospital
and be given emergency treatment providing every effort has been made to contact me.
Childminder’s name Samantha Jones
Childminder’s signature ………
Date 06/10/21
Parent(s)’ name ………
Parent(s)’ signature ………
Date 06/10/21
Date policy was written 06/10/21
This policy is due for review on 06/10/22
the following date
This policy supports the following requirements and standards:
England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare and Ofsted requirements
Health, accident or injury
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Links to your PACEY Professional Standards - Member
2. Enabling environments
E1.1 Plan and organise my setting to make sure it is safe and welcoming.
3. My professional role
P1.1 Reflect on and develop my practice.
4. Childcare service
S1.1 Meet relevant laws, regulations and benchmarks for quality.
Links to your PACEY Professional Standards - Affiliate
2. Enabling environments
E1.2 Plan and organise my setting to make sure it is safe and welcoming
3. My professional role
P1.2 Reflect on and develop my practice
4. Childcare service
S1.2 Meet relevant laws, regulations and benchmarks for quality
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