Terrorist Attack or National Emergency Policy

Procedures in The Event of a Terrorist Attack or National Emergency

I feel it is necessary to have a procedure in place on what to do in the event of a terrorist attack or a national disaster.

The care and security I provide to your child is paramount. As an Ofsted Registered Childminder,

I will do everything within my power to protect, comfort, and support your child in the event of a major incident, National Emergency or Terrorist Attack.

If we are involved or caught up in the incident I will comply fully with the instructions from the emergency services and constantly reassure the children in my care.

If you are caught up in an incident I will continue to look after your child until you can return or a person nominated can collect them.

I understand that during major incidents mobile phone networks are often not available and even landlines can be cancelled to free up communication systems for the emergency services.

I will however attempt to contact you regularly and ask that you try to do the same.

I will keep up to date on the situation using any media source available to me, radio, television, Internet etc.

I will endeavour to protect your child from information or images that may alarm or distress them.

If you wish we can have a pre-planned excuse that I can use to explain your delay in arriving.

I hope that I never have the need to put this procedure into practice but am happy to discuss with you any aspects of this policy.