Childminding Safety on Outings Policy

When taking children on outings it is essential that proper planning is done to ensure the safety and welfare of all children involved.

I obtain written parental permission for all routine and special outings. I inform parents of any planned special trips for example to the beach or a local farm.

I ensure that I take with me everything I need: emergency contact cards for the children, first aid kit, wrist straps with my mobile number on, coat, cardigan, sun hat, sun cream, wellies, shoes, a description of what you child is wearing, nappies, wipes, charging bag (if required), spare clothes mobile phone drinks a healthy snack clear directions to our destination full tank of petrol in car RAC membership and money.

When I go on an outing in a car I always try to ensure that I travel in convoy with another registered childminder. I go to familiar places and put into place strategic c plans to avoid crowds and loss of control. For example, at the zoo if the children want to go and have a play in the park then we go when the sea lion show is on as we have found the park to be practically empty at this time.

whilst we are walking to a different destination the other childminder at the front, then the children will follow in pairs holding hands and I shall be at the back. This way we can keep track of all the children always.

I have developed plans on what to do in the event of an emergency. I always carry a card on me that explains I am a registered childminder with all the emergency contact details for the children’s parents. I have also programmed ICE into my mobile telephone.

I will endeavour to organise outings to fit in with the needs of the children, and ensure that I have the necessary equipment and resources to keep them safe. These include car seats for all children up to 4 feet 5 inches tall, pushchairs and harnesses. In all trips in the car I will ensure each child is securely strapped into their car seat and the maximum number of passengers for the car is never exceeded.