I keep a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher. I also have smoke alarms on all floors. I carry out fire drills shortly after a new child starts, and then every month so that all of the children in my care understand what they need to do in the event of a real fire.
Health & Safety Policy
Your child will be cared for in a clean, safe, secure and welcoming setting. I will provide an environment which will enable children to develop at a rate that is appropriate for their age and stage of development.
Appropriately furnished rooms are available for various activities. I have a playroom for general play, a lounge for quiet time and limited TV watching and a spacious kitchen for craft/messy play and supervised cooking. A travel cot will be provided upstairs if required with separate bed linen for each child. We also have a spacious fully enclosed rear garden with a range of outdoor toys including; a climbing frame, swing, slide, wooden playhouse, sandpit and a trampoline.
The following safety precautions are in place within my home:
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All plug sockets are covered with safety caps
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Children's arrival and departure times will be recorded
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Stair gates are in place at all times
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Sharp objects are kept out of reach of children
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The cleaning cupboard in the kitchen is fitted with a safety lock
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All outside doors are kept locked whilst I am childminding; keys are kept high up next to each door
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A correctly stocked first aid box is available at all times
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A fire blanket is kept in the kitchen
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All visitors will be required to complete the visitors log
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Smoke alarms are fitted throughout the house and tested regularly
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Children will not be allowed to leave the house unless attended by myself or a nominated adult
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Our home is a non smoking household and this must be observed by parents when they are on the premises.
