Health & Safety Policy 🛡️
Reviewed by: Phil Parker
Next Review Date: September 2026
Our Commitment to Health & Safety 👷♀️👷♂️
FUNDA is dedicated to keeping everyone safe! We aim to maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare in everything we do. This means:
Following all laws and regulations 📝
Ensuring all staff and children are safe at all times 👶
Our Health & Safety Goals 🎯
We want to:
Keep our workplace safe and healthy 🏢
Make sure all equipment is safe to use ⚙️
Ensure that staff are trained and well-informed 📚
Keep everything under constant review 🧐 to improve safety
Who’s Responsible for Safety? 🤝
Our Responsibility
We promise to protect the health and safety of:
Staff 🧑🏫
Children 👦👧
Visitors 🚶♀️
And to follow all safety laws! ⚖️
Your Responsibility
Everyone has a role in staying safe:
Staff must follow safety rules and report any dangers 🛑
Children need to follow instructions to keep themselves safe 🌟
Parents should sign children out before leaving 🖊️
Supervision of Children 👀
Types of Supervision
Constant Supervision: Always with the children, especially during high-risk activities 🏃♀️
General Supervision: Nearby and watching over the children 🛋️
Low Supervision: Keeping an eye on things from a distance for safe activities 🔭
Lockdown Procedures 🔒
FUNDA follows the host school's and college's lockdown procedures whenever operating on their premises.
All staff are familiar with these procedures and receive appropriate guidance during induction and regular refresher training to ensure they can respond safely and effectively in the event of a lockdown.
Staff will always follow the instructions of the host setting and the emergency services during any lockdown situation.
Key Health & Safety Areas 🚑
Child Protection / Safeguarding
All staff are trained in safeguarding 🛡️, ensuring children's safety at all times.
Accidents and Incidents
First Aid: Staff must have a paediatric first aid qualification 💉
Accidents are documented and investigated to prevent them from happening again 📝
Emergency Procedures
We have clear instructions for emergencies 🚨
Staff are trained in fire drills and emergency responses 🔥
Health and Safety Practices 🧴
Medication
Medications are given according to our Administration Policy 💊.
Illnesses
If a child is sick, they can’t attend. We follow health guidelines to prevent the spread of illness 🤧.
Personal Hygiene
We encourage good hygiene practices for both staff and children ✋🧼.
Equipment
We regularly check all toys and equipment to make sure they’re safe to use 🧸⚒️.
Premises Safety
The premises are checked daily for hazards ⚠️.
At the end of each session, staff ensure the premises are clean, safe, and tidy 🧹.
Security
We have a secure entry system to keep everyone safe 🔒.
No smoking anywhere on the premises 🚭.
Accident Reporting & Investigation 📝
Any injury must be reported and recorded in the accident book 📖.
Accidents are investigated to prevent recurrence 🔍.
Access & Egress
Keep pathways clear and free from obstructions 🚶♂️.
Wet floors must be marked with signs to prevent slips ⚠️.
Control of Harmful Substances (COSHH) 🧪
We avoid using dangerous substances where possible ❌
Safety equipment is provided when handling any potentially harmful substances 🧤.
All chemicals are stored safely with clear labels ⚗️.
First Aid 🩹
First aid kits are available at key locations 🏥.
Staff training ensures everyone can help in an emergency 🏃♀️💨.
In Conclusion 🔐
FUNDA takes health and safety seriously to protect everyone—staff, children, and visitors. We ask that everyone follows the rules to help keep everyone safe and healthy! 🌟
For more details, check out our full policies like Accident and Incident Policy or Safeguarding Policy.