Our Health & Safety Policy

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KidsArt! Health and Safety Policy

1. Our Commitment

KidsArt! is committed to ensuring, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone in our sessions — children, teachers, helpers and visitors alike.

This policy applies to all KidsArt! activities, including regular classes, holiday sessions, and birthday parties.

KidsArt! ensures that all classes and activities are conducted safely, using non-toxic, child-safe art materials and appropriate levels of supervision at all times.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

2.1 Director

The KidsArt! Director oversees all health and safety matters, including:

• Making sure KidsArt! meets its legal duties.
• Directing staff to know and follow safety procedures.
• Reviewing and updating this policy at least once a year.

2.2 Teachers

Teachers are responsible for:

• Keeping themselves and others safe.
• Supervising children at all times.
• Checking that materials and equipment are safe.
• Following emergency procedures for each venue.
• Reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns immediately

3. Risk Assessments

KidsArt! carries out risk assessments for all activities. These assessments:

• Identify and manage potential hazards.
• Are shared with teachers so they know the safety measures to follow.
• Are reviewed whenever new activities or venues are introduced

4. Fire Safety

• Teachers must know the location of fire exits, alarms, and assembly points.
• Fire exits must always be kept clear.
• Children should be led calmly to the assembly point if evacuation is needed.
• Fire systems and drills are managed by the venue.

5. First Aid and Accidents

• A first aid kit is available at every session.
• At least one staff member holds a paediatric first aid certificate.
• Significant incidents — injuries requiring medical attention or that could have caused serious harm — are recorded in the KidsArt! Accident Book.
• Minor scrapes and bumps are treated immediately and noted if necessary.
• Parents or guardians are informed about any incident involving their child.
• Serious incidents are reported to the authorities if required by law

6. Safe Materials and Equipment

• Only non-toxic, age-appropriate art materials are used.
• Children are supervised when using scissors, craft tools, or other equipment.
• No hazardous substances, aerosols, or solvents are used.
• Surfaces and hands are cleaned after each session.

7. Safeguarding

KidsArt! follows a separate Safeguarding Policy Statement.
All staff are DBS checked, and children are supervised at all times.

8. Reviewing the Policy

This policy is reviewed at least once a year, or sooner if legislation changes or new activities are introduced.
All staff are informed of updates and must follow the current procedures.

Signed:  Barbara Kay

Contact details for the KidsArt! Director T: 07827275821 E: info@kidsartuk.com

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