do i risk assess my home everyday??

**lindas lot** · 09-03-2009, 10:56 PM

hello so many questions sorry! just sorting out policies again and should i be doing a risk assessment every morning bofore my mindees arrive or during the day?like fridge temp and recording all this daily?Just trying to work it out so i can put a template on file lol

many thanks

**Tups** · 09-03-2009, 11:18 PM

Ide like to no the answer to that one annmac

**Chanelle** · 10-03-2009, 12:01 AM

I am not yet registered but as I will be offering food I am going to do these checks ...
Fridge Temp Check
Freezer Temp Checks
Hot Food temperature Checks

I also did a cleaning rota too !

You dont have to do these but just shows good practice if you do.

I think you also have to register that you provide food ... still need to look into this

**lindas lot** · 10-03-2009, 12:34 AM

many thanks i will draw up a template! what would i do with out this website lol it good to know i am not the only one still up!!!

**huggableshelly** · 10-03-2009, 06:20 AM

I have a daily checklist stating the obvious on it but it only takes a few minutes to ensure full safety.

my daily list basically states the areas used for childminding.

front lounge
back lounge
kitchen - see food safety folder
hallway
porch
downstairs bathroom
keys to kitchen door
keys to back patio doors
padlock on shed
garden gate bolted top and bottom
playhouse in a usable state (this is done last thing at nigh when i tidy up really but some nights everything gets thrown in so I check it in the morning)

then i have a weekly list which includes a toy cleaning rota
on there is checkin bolts and springs of the trampoline
checking swing boat and slide
checking all other large play equipment
bookcase safety
and much more.

no idea if I'm doing it right either but regular checks and proving they are done is covered from my end.

**DudleyChildmind** · 10-03-2009, 06:30 AM

I have laminated my check list and I just tick it off each day with a felt tip pen. It's so easy because I rub it off each morning and start again.

**Chatterbox Childcare** · 11-05-2009, 07:23 AM

Your risk assessments are in place so they don't need to be done everyday but you can have check lists if you want to.

You automatically risk assess each activity you do mentally and I don't see that you need to write it down