The safety of your child is paramount and I will take every measure I can to protect your child from hurting themselves. However sometimes accidents do happen and I have written the following procedure on how I will deal with such a situation:
- I will comfort the child and reassure them
- I will assess the extent of their injuries and if necessary call for medical support/ambulance
- I will carry out any first aid procedures that are necessary and that I have been trained to do
- Once the child is more settled I will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the accident and if necessary to ask you to return to care for your child/ meet me at the hospital
After every accident, however minor I will:
- complete a report in my accident book
- ask you to sign the report and then provide you with a copy
(EYFS statutory framework reference: Accident or injury, page 22/23)
If the incident requires any medical treatment then I will:
- Inform Ofsted (under Standard 14.3 Children Act regulation, inform Ofsted about any significant events)
- Inform my Insurance Company
- Contact the PACEY/ Southend Early Years for additional advice/support
It is important that you keep me informed regarding your child’s condition following an accident and if you have sought medical advice
Reviewed 16/01/2018 Heidi sharp
