| | Nursery OutingsAll children attending the Nursery in all Units will at some time or another be taken on outings from the Nursery premises. This can range from just a walk near the Nursery Premises, to the use of public/ Nursery transport to go into Nottingham/Derby/Ilkeston to access services from visiting the library to swimming to going to the cinema/pantomime. The Nursery is covered for such activities through the Employers’ Liability Insurance, and the Nursery Manager will ensure that - All children from the Baby/Toddler Unit (approx. 6months – 24months) will be taken in prams/pushchairs with a staffing ratio of 1adult per 2 children. All other children (Pre-school), the ratio of 1 adult to 8 children will be observed although we will encourage additional volunteers e.g. students, parents, to accompany the Nursery staff.
- The young children will be securely fastened in the prams/pushchairs or harnesses/walking straps will be used.
- At all times on any Nursery outings a minimum of two staff members with one of these being a qualified member of staff.
 - At least one staff member will have a mobile telephone switched on so that they may be contacted at any time by the Nursery.
- For excursions taken away from the Nursery premises such as trips into Nottingham/Ilkeston, permission will be sought from parents/carers prior to these trips.
- For excursions taken away from the Nursery Premises such as into Nottingham, contact details for parents/carers will be taken on the trip.
- For excursions taken away from the Nursery Premises such as into Nottingham, a First Aid box containing basic first aid equipment will be taken.
- All Nursery vehicles used for transporting children out and about will be insured for this purpose. All children will be securely belted in and car seats will be available for use by the children.
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