Emergencies Policy

In accordance with the EYFS 2024 requirements:

“Providers must take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children, staff and others on the premises in the case of fire or any other emergency, and must have an emergency evacuation procedure.”

Truly Scrumptious Nursery is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency. We maintain clear, well-communicated procedures for all foreseeable incidents including fire, medical emergencies, lockdowns, or environmental hazards.

Communication and Equipment

• A landline telephone and/or a fully charged mobile phone is available at all times for emergency use.

• A printed and digital list of:

  • Children’s emergency contact details,

  • Parents/guardians’ numbers,

  • Children’s GP details,

  • Local emergency services (including the nearest A&E hospital),
    is readily accessible to all staff in designated folders and secure digital formats.

First Aid

• All rooms have access to a fully stocked First Aid Kit, checked regularly.

• A portable travel First Aid Kit is taken on outings and during evacuations.

• At least one member of staff with a current 12-hour Paediatric First Aid qualification is present at all times and on all outings, in line with EYFS ratios.

Emergency Action Plan

In the event of an emergency (e.g. fire, severe injury, environmental hazard, intruder):

1. Assess and Contain

   • Identify the nature and severity of the emergency.

   • Contain the situation safely if possible (e.g. use a fire blanket/extinguisher for minor fires).

   • Do not put yourself or others at unnecessary risk.

2. Evacuate or Secure

   • Follow the appropriate procedure (evacuation or lockdown).

   • Evacuate children calmly to the designated assembly point (for fire) or move to a safe area (for lockdown).

   • Conduct a headcount and check registers.

3. Call Emergency Services

   • Dial 999 if there is any risk to life or immediate danger.

   • For medical advice in non-life-threatening situations, call NHS 111.

4. Administer First Aid

   • If necessary, trained staff will administer emergency First Aid while awaiting further help.

   • Record all treatment in the Accident/Incident Book.

5. Contact Parents/Guardians

   • Once the immediate situation is safe, parents/emergency contacts will be informed as soon as possible.

6. Incident Recording & Follow-Up

   • All emergencies are recorded using the Incident Log.

   • Reports are submitted to relevant authorities (Ofsted, Local Authority Designated Officer) as required.

   • A debrief and review will take place post-incident to update any procedures.

Regular Testing & Staff Training

• Emergency evacuation drills are held termly and recorded.

• All staff receive induction and refresher training in:

  • Fire safety and use of extinguishers,

  • First Aid,

  • Emergency and lockdown procedures,

  • Emergency contact protocols.

Review and Monitoring

This policy is reviewed annually or following any significant incident.

Reviewed by: Brittany (Nursery Manager) – 22/05/2025