Guest Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi, I would just like to add, make sure that both the time and the date are entered. At our recent Ofsted it was pointed out that not all the entries had both items. Core Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3735 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 and ours pointed out we should have name of person dealing with it printed in full and signed --same for witnesses Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We just bought ours from Staples. As long as you only have one recorded incident per page for confidentiality that's Ok. incidently we have two one for accidents occuring at school and a seperate one for any incidents the parents report to us on arrival at Pre-School. This one isn't so detailed but allows us to note down if the child has bumped their head, fallen over or grazed themselves etc... before getting to us. Ofsted like this as it fulfils the Safeguarding children policies and also records any pattern of behavior if a child is being mistreated. From our side it covers us against any potential law suits if something serious ever occured as we could prove the incident happened outside pre-school. Sound harsh but it's just being careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Good point. Sadly, can't be too careful these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 At the end of each half term I used to review my accident records, total number of slips, bites, head injuries, grazes, common areas for accidents, indoors / outdoors, boys / girls etc this informed our risk assessments. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1027 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 yes my deputy does that too peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_12969 Posted June 14, 2008 Share Posted June 14, 2008 hi we also use our own made up from the PLA book. i do like the idea of giving the parents copies. i think we would still have to keep our copy for the required number of years though. : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 we use a small ringed book with parents/carer signature name of child date and time accident or incident location of accident/incident action taken staff member involved we then get the parents/carers to sign (we do not give a copy) and OFSTED seem fine with that ohh and a lovely sticker to make it all better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_13523 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 we use the PLA accident record book now which parents have to sign when an accident is recorded.we used to used our own but ofsted didn't like it as pages could be removed or lost! it has made me think that i should produce an extra slip for the parent/carer to take away though as its not always the same carer picking up the children and you have to rely on them passing on accident information Hi may have a solution to this problem, we number our incident sheets and have a corresponding cross reference sheet to ensure we have all the sheets! works well and helps for auditing, OFSTED liked this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hi may have a solution to this problem, we number our incident sheets and have a corresponding cross reference sheet to ensure we have all the sheets! works well and helps for auditing, OFSTED liked this! What a good idea, langler2102. Welcome to the Forum! Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi, We use bespoke individual accident/incident forms. Each child has a form in the registration folder with 10 spaces for 10 accidents. We record everything we are meant to and parent signs each accident/incident. We found this the easiest way to maintain confidentiality, keep an eye on how many accidents a child is having etc etc and Ofsted lliked it. I think as long as you record everything, maintain confidentiality and are able to store it securely Ofsted will be happy. Every 6 months I go thorugh them all to update risk assessments When the children leave we photocopy it and give it to the parents and our copy then gets filed alphabetically. If I find a copy I will attach it. Net x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3975 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The new PLA accident book has a page per child now so much better. smiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Me again! How does this look? I think this one looks great is it ok to use it thank you killowengirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1469 Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Can I just add that we MUST give parents a copy of accident forms, once they have signed them..................: It gives them a record of what happened if thew child subsequently has to go to hospital (even a day or two later, as concussion or other problems may surface after some time), so this makes clear for doctors what happened, and that the injury wasn't done by parents (this could be really important) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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