An excellent blog piece. Thanks Sarah.
A couple of tips, though I do fear I risk adding to the burden of paperwork:-
I tend to review the relevant written risk assessment after an accident, and make a signed, dated note on it to say I have done so. This rarely means making changes, but at least an inspectre can see I've done it. I'm aware not all CMs will have a full set of written RA's following the removal of the requirement (in 2012 IIRC.)
I periodically review my entire NCMA/pacey 'Accident, Incident & Medication' folder, looking for patterns, etc. and make a note on a sheet punched-holed into the same folder. This has the added benefit that it could highlight patterns of accidents or possible abuse at home or other settings. It certainly shows the mums who are bit quick to leap for the Calpol !
Even if all that is too much extra work, here's a helpful book with which to support the learning process and help children become more risk aware and self-supporting:-
(Pat Thomas & Leslie Harker)
I can be Safe - a first look at safety Wayland books, pbk £7.99 ISBN: 978-0-7502-8845-3
The entire 'A first look at.....' series is excellent for a whole host issues affecting children.
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