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Illness and Accident Policy

 

At The Man In The Moon, the safety and well-being of our crew members and the children in our care are paramount. We adhere strictly to The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 to maintain a safe environment at all times.

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Parent/Carer Responsibilities

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All parents/carers must complete the Care and Permission Form upon their child's enrolment, granting permission for emergency medical treatment in the event of a serious accident or illness.

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Recording of Incidents

 

Accidents or illnesses, along with any treatment provided, are recorded in an Incident Log or Accident Record. Parents/carers are required to sign these records upon collecting their child.

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Ill Children Policy

 

Children who are unwell upon arrival will not be accepted. Parents/carers will be immediately notified to collect their child. Children must not return until fully recovered or after the minimum exclusion period, following UK Health Security Agency guidelines on Health protection in children and young people settings, including education.

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First Aid

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  • Designated First Aiders: Paul Branch and Sheila Laughton are our designated First Aiders.

  • Training: First Aiders hold current paediatric first aid certificates, meeting Annex A of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. Training is refreshed every three years.

  • First Aid Kits: Kits are maintained and regularly checked for suitability under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. A first aid kit accompanies all outings, with at least one trained crew member present.

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Procedure for Minor Injuries or Illnesses

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  • Upon minor injury or illness, the first aider assesses the situation and may request parent/carer collection if necessary. Otherwise, the child is monitored until collection.

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Procedure for Major Injuries or Serious Illnesses

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  • In serious incidents, the first aider determines whether immediate hospitalisation is necessary or if it's safe to wait for parent/carer arrival.

  • If hospitalisation is required, an ambulance is called, and a crew member accompanies the child with their Care and Permission Form.

  • Parents/carers are informed urgently; emergency contacts are notified if parents/carers are unreachable.

  • Post-incident, a review is conducted to evaluate policies and procedures.

  • Ofsted and relevant child protection agencies are notified promptly, within 14 days for serious accidents or injuries.

  • RIDDOR reporting to HSE is done for specified incidents as per HSE guidelines.

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Communicable Diseases

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  • Head lice cases are discreetly communicated to parents/carers upon collection; others are advised to check their children without singling out affected individuals.

  • Infectious diseases are promptly communicated to parents/carers.

  • Food poisoning incidents affecting two or more children are reported to Ofsted within 14 days.

  • Outbreaks of notifiable diseases are reported to the local health protection team, HSE under RIDDOR (if applicable), and Ofsted.

 

Useful Contacts

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  • Health Protection Team: 0344 255 3861

  • Ofsted: 0300 123 1231

  • RIDDOR Incident Contact Unit: 0845 300 99 23

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Related Policies:

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Review and Update:

 

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

  • Review Period: Every 24 months

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