How do we keep children safe?
At Wild About Outdoors, the safety and wellbeing of our members are our top priorities.
We have implemented a comprehensive set of policies and procedures designed to create a secure and supportive environment for all children in our care. Our commitment to safety is reflected in the following policies and resources:
Policies we have in place:
Administering Medication: Procedures for safely managing and administering medications to children.
Admissions and Fees: Clear guidelines on admissions procedures and fee structures.
Aggressive Behaviour: Strategies for managing and mitigating aggressive behaviour.
Anti-Bullying: Measures to prevent and address bullying.
Arrivals and Departures: Ensuring safe and orderly transitions at the start and end of each session.
Children's Behaviour: Promoting positive behaviour and setting clear expectations.
Child Induction: Welcoming and integrating new children into the club.
Children's Health: Policies to maintain and promote the health of all children.
Complaints: Procedures for addressing and resolving complaints.
Dangerous Plants: Identifying and managing risks associated with dangerous plants.
Data Protection: Ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding personal data.
Emergency Evacuation: Plans for safely evacuating the premises in an emergency.
Environmental Policy: Commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
Equalities: Promoting equality and inclusivity.
Fire Safety and Risk Assessment: Ensuring fire safety and conducting regular risk assessments.
Food Safety: Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
Health and Safety: Comprehensive health and safety measures.
Healthy Eating: Encouraging nutritious and healthy eating habits.
Internet Safety: Protecting children online.
Intimate Care: Providing respectful and appropriate care (in our setting in case of emergency only)
Involving Parents: Engaging parents in their children's activities and progress.
Lone Working: Guidelines for safe lone working practices.
Manual Handling: Safe manual handling procedures.
Missing Children: Procedures for locating and ensuring the safety of missing children.
Mission Statement: Our core values and objectives.
Mobile Phones: Policies on the use of mobile phones.
No Platform: Ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.
Participation: Encouraging active participation in club activities.
Play: Promoting safe and enriching play experiences.
Risk Assessment: Conducting thorough risk assessments for all activities.
Safe Recruitment: Ensuring safe and effective recruitment practices.
Safeguarding (Child Protection): Protecting children from harm.
Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs: Policies to maintain a substance-free environment.
Social Media: Guidelines for the safe and responsible use of social media.
Staff Behaviour: Standards for staff conduct.
Staff Disciplinary Procedure: Processes for managing staff discipline.
Staff Grievance: Procedures for addressing staff grievances.
Staff Induction and Development: Comprehensive induction and ongoing development for staff.
Suspending and Excluding Children: Procedures for suspension and exclusion.
Uncollected Children: Ensuring the safety of children who are not collected on time.
Visitor Policy: Managing and monitoring visitors.
Whistle-Blowing: Encouraging reporting of concerns and ensuring protection for whistleblowers.
It is of utmost importance to us to ensure that all participants are and feel safe.
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