Health & Safety Policy 🛡️
Reviewed by: Phil Parker
Next Review Date: September 2025
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 🔭
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.