Emergency Policy

In light of the recent incidents in London and other places in the world, I now feel it is necessary to have a procedure in place on what to do in the event of a terrorist attack or a national disaster (including global pandemics…..)

The care and security I provide to your child is paramount. As a Childcare Practitioner I will do everything within my power to protect, comfort and support your child in the event of a major incident, Pandemic, National Emergency or Terrorist Attack.

If we are involved or caught up in the incident I will comply fully with the instructions from the emergency services and constantly reassure the children in my care.

If you are caught up in an incident I will continue to look after your child until you are able to return or a person nominated is able to collect them. This can include overnight care if necessary. It may therefore be good practice to provide me with additional supplies of nappies and spare nightclothes during times of high alert.

I understand that during major incidents the mobile phone networks are often not available and even landlines can be cancelled to free up communication systems for the emergency services. I will however attempt to contact you on a regular basis and ask that you try to do the same. I will keep up to date on the situation using any media source available to me, radio, television, Internet etc. I will endeavor to protect your child from information or images that may alarm or distress them. If you wish we can have a pre-planned excuse that I can use to explain your delay in arriving.

I hope that I never have the need to put this procedure into practice but it is always best to be prepared for the worst.

I am happy to discuss with you any aspects of this policy.

Treasure the Moments Childcare

Date Created: 5th January 2020
Updated: 19th May 2022