Childcare Risk Assessment Audit For Childminders and Group Childcare Settings

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1 Childcare Risk Assessment Audit For Childminders and Group Childcare Settings Version 3 updated

2 Index Statutory requirements / current Health & Safety Laws & useful websites 3 All areas 4 Living Room/Dinning Room/General Play Areas 6 Kitchen/Food Prep Areas 6 Halls and Stairs 7 Bedroom/Rest Areas 8 Outside 8 Cars/Mini Buses 11 Equipment 11 Pets 12 Weapons and Dangerous Objects 13 Adult Materials 13 Outings and Trips 14 Staffing and Assistants 15 Fire 16 Blank Risk Assessment Template 17 Source: South Gloucestershire Risk Assessment 2

3 It is your legal responsibility to risk assess the environment and activities to protect the health and welfare of staff, children and visitors This form will help you carry out a formal risk assessment to work alongside your daily safety checks The following statutory requirements and regulations support your duty to risk assess regularly: 1 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage Section 3 The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements 363 Risk Assessment 364 Outings Vehicles 2 Health and Safety at Work Act The Management of Health and Safety At Work Reg 1999 (Reg 3 Risk Assessment) 4 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) 5 Fire Safety Legislation 2006 / The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) Regulations Food Hygiene (England) Reg 2006 Disclaimer: This risk assessment has been issued as a guideline only and should not be considered as an exhaustive list It is your responsibility to assess and manage risk according to your own particular setting For Further Information: wwwhsegovuk (Health & Safety Executive), wwwfoodgovuk (Food Standards Agency), wwwrospacom (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) 3

4 Childcare Risk Assessment Audit Name of Childminder/Setting: Address where assessment has taken place: Date audited: Dates reviewed: Adults have access to personal mobile phones /cameras Smoke detectors not tested or functioning effectively and tests not dated Fireguards not in place and not fitted securely on all fires and portable heaters Radiators or room thermostat not set at safe temperature below or above (19-21 c) No radiator guards No protectors on door hinges No window locks and not secured properly where necessary No safety glass/film where necessary (eg patio doors, cabinets, windows, glass panel at bottom of stairs) Adults distracted Photographs of children shared outside setting All death in case of fire or smoke inhalation Child burning or falling, fireguard falling on them Children too cold or too hot Radiator too hot to touch risk of burns Children - trapped fingers Children opening the window and falling, or trapping fingers Outside access from strangers Chid at risk of breaking glass and being cut Significant harm to child/adult All Areas 4

5 Overloaded electrical sockets Electrical cables trailing Cupboards accessible to children No safety catches where necessary Access to dangerous substance including medication, toiletries, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, matches, plastic bags etc Access to stick on/plug in air fresheners Cords trailing from curtains/blinds Floor/stair coverings not securely fitted and clean Equipment on floor Sharp corners Potentially harmful plants in reach of children Table cloths hanging within reach of small children Gate/barrier not fitted securely where appropriate Objects and substances left in rooms by other users/family members All fire hazard All tripping, strangulation and electrocution Pulling heavy objects down Children - poisoning/ choking/trapped fingers Children - choking hazard/poisoning /allergic reaction Children - possibility of being hanged All - slipping, tripping, falling, unhygienic All - tripping, slips and falls All - head bangs/cuts/bruises Children - skin rash or poisoning if eaten/allergies/choking babies Children - heavy or hot objects falling/head injuries/cuts Children - falling or gaining access to inappropriate areas Children - chocking/ poisoning/cuts 5

6 Access to computer /game console/general trailing leads Play materials for older children too small for babies, eg threading beads Play materials for older children too sharp for babies eg scissors Babies' clothing, bedding or toys with holes, loose parts, ribbons, etc Access to steps/stairs within room Furniture which encourages climbing All - electrocution/ tripping/strangulation Children - choking - putting objects up nose/in ears Children - cuts and piercings Children choking, fingers getting entangled Children - falling Children - falls or access to materials stored at height Living Room/Dining Room/General Play Areas Work surfaces/tables not clean/broken Sterilising equipment not in use where appropriate Electrical equipment including leads in reach of small children Food preparation equipment not maintained in clean states (especially chopping boards) Fridge not kept at 4-5 c and freezer not at -18 c Lunchboxes not stored in an appropriate place/temp Food not covered in fridge and raw meat not kept in the bottom All - unhygienic, all at risk of germs and ill health Children - at risk of germs and ill health Children - electrocuting themselves or heavy items falling on them All - unhygienic, all at risk of germs and ill health All - food not stored adequately could lead to ill health Children food poisoning All - cross contamination of food - risk of ill health Kitchen/Food Preparation Areas 6

7 Fire blanket not wall mounted and sited appropriately Dangerous/sharp cooking utensils not stored safely Waste bins not securely closed and maintained in clean conditions Washing machine /dryer/freezer not securely closed Bottles not cleaned and sterilised fully Formula milk guidelines not followed too much powder Formula milk guidelines not followed boiled water not cooled Formula feeds not made freshly each time Allergies not posted and accounted for Unhygienic dishcloths, mops and tea towels Access through the kitchen to the garage All - fire risk All - cuts All - health risk and children able to access inappropriate objects Children - trapped possible death Babies - introducing bacteria to gut Babies - dehydration Babies - nutrients destroyed Babies - introducing bacteria to gut All - allergic reactions - may be severe All - illness Children access to inappropriate areas & equipment Poisoned by chemicals Falling or getting trapped Doors not securely fastened as appropriate to age of children Banisters and handrails not secure not boarded in Children - escaping outside or shutting adults out Allowing intruders in Children - falling, serious accident or death Hall and Stairs 7

8 Access through the hall to inappropriate rooms ie garage, office Children - access to inappropriate areas & equipment, poisoned by chemicals, falling or getting trapped No clean, separate linen and bedding Access to rooms to which children are not permitted access not secured Sleep checklists not kept or maintained Intercoms not operational - power cuts/batteries empty Cots do not meet safety regulations Old mattresses Soft toys/clothes with loose ribbons/buttons /holes Children - cross contamination & unhygienic Children - at risk of inappropriate access Children - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID) Children - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID) Babies - heads trapped Children - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SID) Children - choking/ trapped fingers Bedrooms/Rest Areas Where necessary asbestos not removed (should seek advise from district council) Doors to cellar or balcony not secured Drain and manhole covers not secured Patios, paving stones and steps not securely laid All - poisoning All - falling All - falling, tripping, trapped legs etc All - falling, tripping etc Outside 8

9 Wall/gates not securely closed and not maintained in clean condition Stray dogs which have access to property Waste bins not securely closed and not maintained in clean condition Access to the garage, garden shed and outhouses Garden, car maintenance, DIY equipment and materials and sporting equipment, eg fishing tackle not secured & out of reach Outside play equipment inappropriately positioned, not clean, in good repair and not securely anchored as necessary Garden not checked before play and not free of animal waste Sandpits not covered when not in use Potentially harmful plants in reach of children Washing lines hanging in reach of children Children - escaping to inappropriate area, splinters from wooden gates, choking and toxins from peeling paint All - dog attack/bites All - health risk and children able to access inappropriate objects Risk of child climbing in to the bin and becoming trapped Children - access to inappropriate areas & equipment Poisoned by chemicals, falling or getting trapped Children - access to inappropriate areas, materials & equipment Poisoned by chemicals, hanging on fishing line and hooks embedded in fingers Children - falling head injuries, internal injuries, broken bones Children - inappropriate access, ill health, blindness (Toxicara) Children - inappropriate access, ill health Children - skin rash or poisoning if eaten Allergies Cuts from thorns Choking babies Children - risk of strangulation 9

10 Building work eg extension of conservatories Any changes to your premises must be notified to Ofsted Garden restoration eg landscaping or building walls/replacing fences Lanterns and candles not out of reach Outside sockets and garden lights Trampolines - located inappropriately, not regularly maintained, not supervised use, sage guidelines not adhered to Paddling pools/hot tubs/ ponds/water features/ water butts/collection of rain water ie in sand pit tarpaulin Flood damage This could mean drains overflowing, rain water or river overflowing NB If the water has entered your home/ premises you should complete a full risk assessment of the whole property Signs of vermin present, ie faeces Summerhouse and glass windows/panels Stones and gravel Steps and rockeries Wet steps/decking All - access to inappropriate materials and equipment, tripping, falling All - access to inappropriate materials and equipment, tripping, falling Children - poisoning or burns if lit - electrocution Children - tripping falling, hurting body parts if strings are too loose/too tight Children - slipping or drowning All - Infections, drowning All - biting and illness All - child getting shut/locked in Broken glass, cuts and grazes children - choking hazard Children - falling hazard All slipping 10

11 No current car insurance, not checked renewal date Not checked with car insurance company that business cover is included and stated on policy Car seats/booster seats/restraints not meeting current British standards or European regulation marks and not securely anchored No current driving licence if transporting children by car No current valid MOT certificate if transporting children by car No child proof locks Carrying shopping or other items which are not secured General maintenance before use ie water, oil, petrol etc No rescue cover No mobile phone, or battery/credit low No pram/buggy in the vehicle All - accident and not being insured or appropriately insured, being sued, criminal record Children - injury if accidents occurred All - not being insured, being sued, criminal record All - vehicle may not be fit for purpose Insurance invalid Being sued Children - risk of falling out whilst travelling All - head/body injuries All accident/stranded All - being stranded All - being stranded Carrying child affects supervision Cars/Mini Buses Toys/play and learning equipment not in good state of repair and clean Children - germs, unhygienic & cuts/ infections Equipment 11

12 Non appropriate age related DVDs and or electronic or computer games Toxic pens used High chairs, prams and buggies not fitted with 5 point harnesses Electrical appliance not in good work order Equipment on floors Scissors Small pieces Spillages Non Nursery equipment ie garden equipment First Aid box out of date, incomplete, with inappropriate supplies, (eg non hypoallergenic plastics/non-prescribed medication) Not clearly labelled Policies and procedures in place medicine form not completed Children - risk of harmful material/abuse/safeguardi ng Children - poisoning Children - falling, head injuries, escaping All - fire risk, electrocution, burns All - tripping, slips and falls All - cuts Children - chocking All - trips, slips and falls All - injuries All - ineffective medical assistance All - ineffective medical assistance Immunisations not up-to - date Food and water bowls and litter trays not kept clean and out of reach of children Animal waste All - ill health Children - ill health, germs, unhygienic All - unhygienic, ill health, blindness (Toxicara) Pets 12

13 Precautions not taken to control worms and fleas Cages and enclosures not secure Animals who share the environment with children are not under control and not well disciplined Animal reacting badly to strangers Pets allowed on tables and work surfaces General lack of hygiene hand-washing etc All - unhygienic, ill health, blindness (Toxicara) Children - unhygienic, ill health, animal escaping Children - unhygienic, ill health, animal escaping, biting All - potential bites and emotional distress All - illness and spread of infection All - infections Non licensed firearms held All guns, knives and other weapons such as bows and arrows and ammunitions not securely locked away out of children's sight & reach All death All - death and serious injury Weapons/Dangerous Objects All adult material not stored securely away from children to include magazines and DVDs or any other adult accessories Computers, laptops, console games (access to the Internet) Children - risk of harmful material/abuse Children - risk of harmful material/abuse Adults may be distracted Adult Material 13

14 Type of Outing: What are the hazards Not having policies in place eg Trips and outings, lost child, emergency procedure, not updated No knowledge of trip venue No insurance Not Correct Ratios No First Aider, No first aid kit available Volunteers no DBS Check/not supervised Mobile phone not charged or no credit Not carrying emergency contact numbers (parents/children) Information incorrect Knowledge of children not taken into consideration ie behaviour Not having consents in place ie parents permission Not having an emergency plan Not having financial backup, ie emergency funds No safety features in trip transport No insurance or additional insurance harm to and how All confusion as to what will/should happen Criminal record All - accidents, infections All criminal record All - risk of complaint/ allegation/breach of registration All - unable to administer basic first aid All - safeguarding/ allegations of abuse All - no emergency contact All - confusion as to who should be informed All - safeguarding Not enough staff to supervise children adequately All - risk of complaints/ safeguarding issues Children - panic and confusion All - accidents All - criminal prosecution/record Outings/Trips What is already in place Date assessment took place: Dates of reviews: Putting the assessment in to action 14

15 No post trip/outing evaluation/accident recording Coach Trips - restraints not in place Use of ill fitting car seats No outdoor play policy in place No garden risk assessment in place No quick means of identifying children on walks and trips etc ie high visibility clothing All - making same mistakes Criminal prosecution All Children Children Children Children No permanent documentation in place ie job description/ interview questions/recruitment/ interview procedures in place No enhanced DBS check in place No reference checked No induction in place No safer recruitment policy in place No appraisals undertaken No disciplinary procedures in place All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff All - child at risk of harm, abuse, allegations against members of staff Staffing and Assistants 15

16 No Pregnancy individual risk assessment in place Managers/Supervisors not health checked Pregnant members of staff All Not carrying out regular fire drills nor recording details Fire risk assessment Not having policies in place Smoke detectors not working Fire evacuation procedures and drills Equipment tests, blankets, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, Expiry dates of equipment All - death in case of fire or smoke inhalation, unaware of what to do if fire broke out Criminal record All - confusion as to what will/should happen Criminal record All - risk of fire, injury All - confusion as to what will/should happen, injury Criminal record All - injury Fire 16

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