Policy statement

We maintain the highest possible security of our premises to ensure that each child is safely cared for during their time with us.

Procedures

Children's personal safety

• We ensure all employed staff have been checked for criminal records by an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

• All children are supervised by adults at all times.

• Whenever children are on the premises at least two adults are present.

• We carry out risk assessment to ensure children are not made vulnerable within any part of our premises, nor by any activity.

Security

• Systems are in place for the safe arrival and departure of children.

• The times of the children's arrivals and departures are recorded.

• The arrival and departure times of adults - staff, volunteers and visitors - are recorded.

• Our staff check the identity of any person who is not known before they enter the premises.

• We have installed entry phones.

• The personal possessions of staff and volunteers are securely stored during sessions.

• Minimal petty cash is kept on the premises.