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POLICY INFORMATION

As part of our curriculum, the children are taken for local walks, visits etc. off the premises and permission will be sought for children to be included in such outings.

• A staff member will inform parents/carers of any visits or outings involving the transportation of children away from the nursery.
• The nursery will inform parents if public transport will be used.
• A full risk assessment will be carried out for each outing that is not a local walk.

Prior to the outing, the nursery will:

• Check individual written consent on the child registration form.
• Advise parents of the time and location where the visit will take place.
• Advise parents on any special equipment needed for a i.e. suitable clothing for all weathers.
• Designate a person to be in A designated First Aider will always be present.
• During the outing, take appropriate medication for children/staff attending where necessary.

The staff members will:

• Take a prepared emergency bag on trip.
• Divide the children into small groups and regular head counts carried out throughout.
• Take a register / list of children with them.
• Take a first aid kit.
• Take a Paint Pots provided mobile phone and contact No personal mobile devices (see mobile phone policy)
• Take anything else deemed necessary for the comfort of the trip e. suncream, nappies, tissues, snacks.