04 Health policy
Alongside associated procedures in 04.1-04.7 Health, this policy was adopted by Tiverton Little Stars Pre-School on 18/10/23.
Aim
Our provision is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. They meet all statutory requirements for promoting health and hygiene and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare requirements.
Objectives
We promote health through:
ensuring emergency and first aid treatment is given where necessary
ensuring that medicine necessary to maintain health is given correctly and in accordance with legal requirements
identifying allergies and preventing contact with the allergenic substance
identifying food ingredients that contain recognised allergens and displaying this information for parents
promoting health through taking necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and taking appropriate action when children are ill
promoting healthy lifestyle choices through diet and exercise
supporting parents right to choose complementary therapies
recognising the benefits of baby and child massage, by parents or staff carrying out massage under conditions that maintain the personal safety of children
pandemic flu planning or illness outbreak management as per DfE and World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance
Legal references
Medicines Act (1968)
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002)
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Food Information Regulations 2014
Further guidance
Accident Record (Early Years Alliance 2019