Health and safety

 Children's protection is assured both within the home and while on outings.
Children's safety and safeguarding are central to all aspects of the practice. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of child protection issues and implements appropriate procedures to protect children from possible harm. I maintain a highly effective internet security system, frequently attends training to update her knowledge and shares all procedures and information with parents regarding published safeguarding procedures. I complete comprehensive risk assessments which ensure that children can move and play freely in my home, with minimum risk from harm. I take thorough steps to ensure that children are protected when in the community or on outings further afield. For example, children wear fluorescent vests and a badge or wrist strap with the childminder's telephone number on it should they become detached from the childminder.