At Just Like Home Childcare we are always alert to the possibility that children can go missing during sessions. To minimise the risk of this happening staff will carry out periodic head counts, particularly when transporting children between locations (e.g when on outings or walking from the school to the club). If a child cannot…
At Just like Home care, the safety and welfare of our staff and the children in our care is paramount. It is best practice for at least two members of staff to be on duty at any one time, but situations may arise where only one member of staff will be on duty, In this…
At Just Like Home Childcare we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that every child is happy, healthy and safe whilst in our care. We therefore aim to keep parents and carers fully informed of policies, events and activities at, by sharing information with them, answering questions and…
Just like home childcare recognises that the internet is a useful resource for both staff and children, for purposes of research, homework and entertainment. However it must be used with care to ensure that children are kept safe from exposure to harmful material, in accordance with the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements and the Prevent…
We are more than happy to care for older children who are at secondary School and who may wish to arrive at after school club independently. However, Just Like Home Childcare can’t be held responsible for your child’s safety until she/he arrives into our care. We will need to be aware in advance their expected…
At Just like home childcare we will deal promptly and effectively with any illnesses or injuries that occur while children are in our care. We take all practical steps to keep staff and children safe from communicable diseases. All parents or carers must complete the Medical Form when their child joins the Club,…
Just like homecare provides healthy, nutritious and balanced food and drinks. Food and drink are safely prepared with regard to the dietary and religious requirements of the children in our care. We ask parents to notify us regarding any special dietary requirements or allergies when they register their child. Information regarding food allergies is recorded…
Just Like Home Childcare considers health and safety to be of utmost importance. We comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 at all times. We have appropriate insurance cover including public liability insurance. Each member of staff follows our Health and Safety policy…
Just Like Home Childcare understands the importance of fire safety. To this end: Staff are aware of the location of all fire exits, the fire assembly point and where fire safety equipment is stored. Children are introduced to the fire safety procedures during their settling in period and through regular fire drills. Fire drills are…
At Just Like Home Childcare we will ensure that we provide a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination, for everyone in our community including children with additional needs. To achieve the objective of creating an environment free from discrimination and welcoming to all, we will: – Respect the different racial origins, religions, cultures and…