Young Cooks Club

Health and Safety Policy

Young Cooks Club considers health and safety to be of utmost importance. We comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 at all times.

The Club has appropriate insurance cover, including employer�s liability insurance and public liability insurance.

Each member of staff follows the Club�s Health and Safety policy and is responsible for:

• Maintaining a safe environment
• Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others attending the Club
• Reporting all accidents and incidents which have caused injury or damage or may do so in the future
• Undertaking relevant health and safety training when required to do so.

Responsibilities of the registered person

The registered person for the setting holds ultimate responsibility and liability for the safe operation of the Club. The registered person will ensure that:

• They nominate a Health and Safety Officer. The designated health and safety officer is Leona Vincent
• All staff receive information on health and safety matters, and receive training where necessary
• The Health and Safety policy and procedures are reviewed regularly
• Staff understand and follow health and safety procedures
• Resources are provided to meet the Club�s health and safety responsibilities
• All accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are properly reported and recorded. This includes informing child protection agencies and the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995) where appropriate.
• All reported accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are reviewed, so that preventative measures can be taken.

Responsibilities of the manager

The Club�s manager is responsible for ensuring that at each session:

• Premises are clean, well lit, adequately ventilated and maintained at an appropriate temperature
• The premises are used by and solely available to the Club during opening hours
• All the Club�s equipment is safely and securely stored
• Children are properly supervised
• A working telephone is available on the premises at all times
• Chemicals and cleaning materials are stored appropriately
• External pathways are cleared in severe weather
• Daily environment checks are carried out in accordance with our Risk Assessment policy.

 

 

Security

Children are not allowed to leave the Club premises during the session unless prior permission has been given by the parents.

During Club sessions children will be in the kitchen where staff will be present or using the toilet facilities.

In the unlikely event of visitors, all visitors to the Club must sign the Visitor Log and give the reason for their visit. Visitors will never be left alone with the children.

Security procedures will be regularly reviewed.

Toys and equipment

All cooking equipment provided by Young Cooks Club will be kept clean, well maintained and in good repair.

Food and personal hygiene

Staff at Young Cooks Club maintain high standards of personal hygiene, and take all practicable steps to prevent and control the spread of infection.

• A generally clean environment is maintained at all times.
• Toilets will be checked for cleanliness and soap and hand drying facilities will always be available.
• Staff are trained in food hygiene and follow appropriate guidelines.
• Waste is disposed of safely and all bins are kept covered.
• Staff ensure that children wash their hands before handling food or drink and after using the toilet.
• Cuts and abrasions (whether on children or staff) are kept covered.

 

Staffing levels

Staff ratios and levels of supervision are always appropriate to the number, ages and abilities of the children present, and to the risks associated with the activities being undertaken. A minimum of two members of staff are at the club at any time.

 

 

 

 

 

This policy was adopted by: Young Cooks Club	Date: 07.01.19
To be reviewed: 07.01.20	Signed:

Written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017): Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements: Safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment [3.54-3.64].