A Comprehensive Guide to Nursery Safety and Security
Health, safety and security are critical in every business sector, but they’re never more important than in childcare.
As parents, your primary role is to keep your child safe and secure. At My Ohana, we take on this responsibility every time your child is in our care.
We understand how important it is for you to feel confident in the safety of your child’s environment, and that’s why we’re dedicated to providing a safe and secure space for your little one to grow, explore, and learn.
This guide to nursery safety and security outlines the steps we take to ensure every child is well cared for.
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What Are the Legal Requirements for Security in Early Years Settings?
Operating a nursery in the UK comes with specific legal requirements for security in early years settings.
These regulations help us manage potential risks and ensure a safe environment for both children and staff. Key safety measures include:
Risk management: We address common risks such as slips, trips, and falls. We also mitigate hazards like electrical dangers and hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning products) through thorough risk assessments.
Child safety: We follow strict protocols for pick-up and drop-off, ensuring children are only released to authorised individuals. You can find detailed information on our pick-up and drop-off policy on our website, along with our fire safety and safeguarding procedures.
Staff safety: Our in-house policies cover manual handling, lifting, PAT testing of equipment, and more to ensure our team’s well-being.
What Are the Safety Rules at My Ohana Nursery?
At My Ohana, we focus on several key areas to maintain a safe environment for the children in our care:
Fire safety protocols
Visitor policy
Pick-up and drop-off procedures
Accidents and injury management
Safeguarding practices
Enhanced security during days out or off-site trips
We operate multiple security systems tailored to each location, ensuring children are safely escorted home by approved individuals only.
In addition to this, we always ensure that we have the appropriate number of staff members to adequately care for each and every child and deliver regular training to each My Ohana team member to stay ahead of safety and security concerns.
How Do I Know My Child Is Safe?
We believe communication is key to reassuring parents about their child’s safety. Through the ParentZone app, you can easily view daily updates on your child’s activities, including mealtimes, nap times, achievements, and even any accidents or incidents.
This transparency helps you stay connected to your child's day.
Parents are also welcome to speak with their child’s keyworker at any time or arrange a meeting with the setting manager if they have concerns or questions about specific nursery activities or safety.
Balancing Safety with Freedom to Explore
While safety is our top priority, we also believe children need the freedom to explore, be creative and engage with the world around them.
Through our child-led programme, we offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that encourage self-expression, creativity, and the holistic development of important life skills.
Want to Learn More About My Ohana’s Safety Features?
At My Ohana, we value transparency.
Our team is always available to discuss our safety procedures, policies, and activities in more detail, ensuring parents feel fully informed and confident in our approach to security in childcare settings.
If you have any questions about My Ohana, our nursery health and safety policy, or our security measures, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We’re here to help and look forward to speaking with you!