Creative Spaces London’s Missing Child Procedure

We are always alert to the possibility that children can go missing during sessions. To minimise the risk of this happening, staff will carry out periodic head counts, particularly when transporting children between locations (e.g. walking from the school to the setting).

If a child cannot be located, the following steps will be taken:

•  All staff will be informed that the child is missing.

•  Staff will conduct a thorough search of the premises and surrounding area.

•  After 10 minutes the police will be informed. The manager will then contact the child’s parents or carers.

•  Staff will continue to search for the child whilst waiting for the police and parents to arrive.

•  We will maintain as normal a routine as possible for the rest of the children at the setting.

•  The manager will liaise with the police and the child’s parent or carer.

The incident will be recorded in the Incident Log. A review will be conducted regarding this and any other related incidents along with relevant policies and procedures. We will identify and implement any changes as necessary and inform Ofsted.

PROCEDURE REVIEW –

This policy will be reviewed annually during the Summer Term.

Creative Spaces London CIC Reg:12075671