Health and safety policy
It is our policy to conduct activities in such a way as to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of the children we work with, our employees and all persons likely to be affected by our activities including the general public where appropriate.
Aims:
• Provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment ensuring the welfare of all persons • Maintain control of health and safety risks arising from our activities
• Comply with statutory requirements as a minimum standard of safety
• Consult with all staff on matters affecting their health, safety, and welfare
• Provide and maintain safe systems and equipment
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of substances
• Provide appropriate information, instruction, and supervision
• Ensure staff are suitably trained and competent to do their work safely
• Continually develop a safety culture to remove or reduce the possibility of accidents, injuries, and ill-health
• Assess risks, record significant findings, and monitor safety arrangements
• Review and revise safety policies and procedures periodically and when circumstances may introduce a requirement to amend or improve arrangements
Assessing in the moment:
As Coach Joe's provision is offered from various locations (including public spaces and children's own homes) a degree of continual assessment and vigilance is required. Health and safety of the child, the employee and members of the public is prioritised. Including but not limited to:
Fire safety - for example spotting overloaded plug sockets.
COSHH (hazardous substances) - avoiding any exposure/ removing risks. E.g. locks on kitchen/bathroom cupboards.
Food/drink - only shop bought food drink or items provided by the parent to be consumed by the child. Allergy information gathered prior to sessions commencing.
Individual risk assessments in place for alternative provision children. Activities to be communicated to parents ahead of each session e.g. if kayaking, it will be on a lake with a trained lifeguard and the child will wear a lifejacket for bouancy.
Nominated risk assessor: Jonathan Parkes