rickysmiths
09-04-2013, 11:10 AM
I am posting this because I have seen two threads now when OP have been advised to inform Ofsted of an Accident/Incident because a Mindee has been taken to A & E.
This is not in fact required by Ofsted unless the child is admitted to hospital for 24 hours or more.
It seems clear that many of you are not aware of this Document produced by Ofsted:
Ofsted | Factsheet: childcare - Serious accidents, injuries and deaths that registered providers must notify to Ofsted and local child protection agencies (http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/factsheet-childcare-serious-accidents-injuries-and-deaths-registered-providers-must-notify-ofsted-an)
I highly recommend that at the very least you save a copy to your Computer, but I have a printed copy in the front of my Accident/Incident/Medication Folder so I can refer to it quickly if I need to.
You also should be aware of your obligations and requirements under RIDDOR
RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/)
I hope this is of help. It is so important that we are all clear what to do if there is an Accident in our care to protect ourselves and the child in our care.
There seems to be a tendency to advise to report to Ofsted for the slightest thing. There is no need and Ofsted are busy as we are so we don't need to ring them all the time.
If there is an Accident or incident it is vital that it is recorded clearly and fully and that the report is signed by you and the parents and dated.
If a child is taken to A & E it may be wise to inform you Insurance Company. However it might be wise to read the small print on your Insurance Documents and see what they expect you to do if it isn't clear then ring them and ask making a note of the name of the person you have spoken to and the date and time.
Keep any details and phone numbers in your Accident folder so they are close and easily found when you need them.
I hope this information will be of help.
This is not in fact required by Ofsted unless the child is admitted to hospital for 24 hours or more.
It seems clear that many of you are not aware of this Document produced by Ofsted:
Ofsted | Factsheet: childcare - Serious accidents, injuries and deaths that registered providers must notify to Ofsted and local child protection agencies (http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/factsheet-childcare-serious-accidents-injuries-and-deaths-registered-providers-must-notify-ofsted-an)
I highly recommend that at the very least you save a copy to your Computer, but I have a printed copy in the front of my Accident/Incident/Medication Folder so I can refer to it quickly if I need to.
You also should be aware of your obligations and requirements under RIDDOR
RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (http://www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/)
I hope this is of help. It is so important that we are all clear what to do if there is an Accident in our care to protect ourselves and the child in our care.
There seems to be a tendency to advise to report to Ofsted for the slightest thing. There is no need and Ofsted are busy as we are so we don't need to ring them all the time.
If there is an Accident or incident it is vital that it is recorded clearly and fully and that the report is signed by you and the parents and dated.
If a child is taken to A & E it may be wise to inform you Insurance Company. However it might be wise to read the small print on your Insurance Documents and see what they expect you to do if it isn't clear then ring them and ask making a note of the name of the person you have spoken to and the date and time.
Keep any details and phone numbers in your Accident folder so they are close and easily found when you need them.
I hope this information will be of help.