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Post by kelly76x on Nov 15, 2007 15:19:48 GMT
hi i am in the middle of sorting my policies and have got to this one but have found myself a little stuck. could anyone please give me some ideas on what i should include in this policy please. thank you
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 15, 2007 15:33:15 GMT
Lost / missing child procedure If I lose a child, I will.... panic ;D NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I will - make sure the other children in my care are safe Raise the alarm If I become seriously concerned I will - Ring the police Ring parents Ring child's emergency contacts if parents are not available Then panic! Sarahx  |
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Post by raggydolls on Nov 15, 2007 16:17:28 GMT
lol made me laugh sarah,
im going to put some sort of strategy into place, like if we are going somewhere crowded, such as a wristband or tag attached on their coat or something with my details on it and saying that he/she is a minded child and if lost please call the number. hope i make sense, lol.
does anyone else do something similar or am i being over cautious
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Post by vik3000 on Nov 15, 2007 17:10:54 GMT
Hah- my policy is
If they are Lost - leave 'em lost (most of them are like Lassie and will come home eventually) lol
Ok seriously my policy is
conduct a brief search of the immediate area calling the childs name (ensuring safety and reassurance of other children in my care)
if out and about inform shop/security staff
if at home/near vicinity to home the search area will be widen and if possible familiar routes to the children will be searched
If the child cannot be found within 10 minutes of the inital alarm then the police will be contacted
followed by contacting the parents
Resume breathing and have a stiff drink
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Post by vik3000 on Nov 15, 2007 17:12:44 GMT
lol made me laugh sarah, im going to put some sort of strategy into place, like if we are going somewhere crowded, such as a wristband or tag attached on their coat or something with my details on it and saying that he/she is a minded child and if lost please call the number. hope i make sense, lol. does anyone else do something similar or am i being over cautious if you are attaching a tag to the coat, make sure the tag is on the inside of the coat where the childs details such as name cannot be seen (stops people from calling the childs name and possible easy abduction/distraction). All I put on a wristtag is CHILDMINDED CHILD with childs initials and my mobile number. |
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 15, 2007 19:13:32 GMT
I got yellow bracelets for little ones when we go out... they like them til they get to about 5 then they're not hip any more! Sarahx |
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Post by lorri on Nov 15, 2007 19:51:09 GMT
I've got identity bracelets too but I just put my mobile number on the inside of it, nothing else.
Lorri x
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Post by raggydolls on Nov 15, 2007 20:59:23 GMT
did u make your own or did u buy them from somewhere and just add your details to them
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Post by miffy on Nov 15, 2007 21:45:09 GMT
there was a thread a while ago about where to get these from so have a scout round the forum
Ikea do some safety gear but don't know if it includes wristbands
I got mine from NCMA - they were free with who minds a while ago but I think you can still buy them
Miffy
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Post by raggydolls on Nov 15, 2007 21:49:46 GMT
thanks miffy
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Post by lorri on Nov 15, 2007 23:05:32 GMT
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Post by buildingblocks on Nov 16, 2007 12:45:53 GMT
after the morning I had with S aged 2.5
when child turns around and back is to you - run like mad
It is a good thng he sleeps all afternoon. Is htere such a place as a home for deranged childminders.
My lost child policy is very much what has already been mentioned
lo veKate
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Post by susi513 on Nov 17, 2007 9:39:00 GMT
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Post by june on Nov 17, 2007 10:18:23 GMT
Hi Building Blocks, if you know of a home for deranged childminders can you book me in for a long weekend, lol
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Post by sarahnev707 on Nov 17, 2007 10:25:01 GMT
I wanna go toooooo please! I've got a new baby (5 months) who screams and screams and screams and screams.....if ever a baby needed a dummy it's this one! Only time he's quiet is with a bottle shoved in his mouth - even then he fights it so he can scream... he screams between mouthfulls of food as well! Reading books to 2 under 3s and a 5 year old with a baby screaming is not fun! Am applying for a sainthood for patience! ;D Sarahx |
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Post by manjay on Nov 17, 2007 10:54:11 GMT
Hi Building Blocks, if you know of a home for deranged childminders can you book me in for a long weekend, lol That sounds like a good business idea! A sanctuary for deranged minders!! Do you think it would catch on? Amanda xx |
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Post by twinkles on Nov 23, 2007 14:03:00 GMT
Just had a look on the identify-me website, it's given me a great idea .....how about some sort of electronic tagging? if they wander off they would recieve an electric shock!
;D
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Post by raggydolls on Nov 23, 2007 15:17:55 GMT
cruelty to children springs to mind but fab ideas for the teenagers, lol
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Post by helen1980 on Nov 23, 2007 15:28:34 GMT
and for late parents too ;D
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