SCL Health and Safety Policy 24-25

Fire Safety

• Fire exits are accessible and not blocked. • Fire extinguishers are in place and accessible. • Termly fire drill needs to have been recorded

First Aid

• First aid boxes and fully stocked and all items are in date. • Grab bag is in use for outside activities • Appointed and trained first aiders are always present on site while staff and learners are present.

Food Handling

• Staff handling food have the relevant certification. • Staff are utilising the correct PPE (blue gloves, hair tied up & aprons). • The correct chopping boards are being utilised. • Allergens are displayed. • Opened food is labelled and wrapped in clingfilm. • Food is stored correctly i.e. fridge, dry cupboard. • All relevant paperwork is completed daily (fridge temperature, pest sighting, cleaning, delivery temperature). • Supervision of EYFS children during snack time is within sight & sound.

Learner Safety and Wellbeing

• Full and accurate record of learner medical conditions, disabilities and/or health risks. • Clear rules and boundaries in place • Equipment not in use to be stored correctly • Equipment not owned by SCL and not in use to be coned off and ‘out of bounds’

Area Checks

• Risk assessment carried out and recorded on correct form • Registers taken and uploaded • Floors are free from hazards such as poorly managed cables, defective equipment, slip or trips hazards. • Classroom has no obvious electrical hazards such as defective equipment, loose wires around plugs or wall sockets etc. All SCL electrical items to be PAT tested annually • Are permanent fixtures in good condition and securely fastened, e.g. cupboards, display boards, shelving? • Are hot surfaces of radiators etc protected where necessary to prevent the risk of burns to vulnerable young people? • Lighting is sufficient.

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