ensuring equipment is kept in good order and repairs are carried out punctually
regular checks of equipment such as scissors, sellotape holder, workbench tools, baking/cooking utensils etc.
from time to time risk assessments will be carried out by head teacher
adequate supervision of all areas at all times
'specific' supervision of an area or a child or group of children who may be involved in an activity requiring this e.g. workbench activities and activities involving the use of the large hollow blocks, or physical activities within the nursery
the use of safety matting in areas requiring it
regular sterilizing of all small equipment
cleansing of large equipment
the use of sterilizing fluid in the water trough
encouraging children in all aspects of personal hygiene
daily sterilizing of all cutlery and crockery in use
electrical items kept out with children's reach and used with children only under strict supervision
informing parents immediately of any medical and/or learning difficulty, which may be linked to a medical problem, which staff have observed
keeping a record of any illness or accident arising in nursery and details of steps taken.
parents being informed at all times of incidences of a medical hygienic or accidental nature.
