Daily: while Staff must: using the position themselves in areas that ensure that all children and areas outdoor play of the playground can be properly supervised at all times; space/ playground ensure that there is access to drinking water at all times; complete head counts of children every ; implement the goals and approaches of the program statement, such as engaging with the children in play; and refrain from using personal cellular phones (except in emergency situations) or using outdoor time to socialize with other staff, students or volunteers during outdoor play. Where a child is injured on the playground, staff must: administer first aid, where appropriate; contact emergency services, where appropriate; notify the parent of the child; complete an accident report and provide a copy to the child’s parent; and follow the serious occurrence policy and procedures, where appropriate. Daily: When Staff must: returning from conduct head counts prior to returning indoors from the outdoor play the outdoor space or playground, while transitioning indoors, and upon returning play space/ to the indoor play activity space. playground Ensure that attendance records, emergency medication and emergency contact information is brought indoors with the children’s group. Monthly must: walk around the entire outdoor play space or playground to look for and identify hazards and defects as indicated in the monthly playground inspection checklist (the form in Appendix B may be used for this purpose); remove any hazards or defects, where possible; complete the monthly inspection checklist (including verification of
Daily: while using the outdoor play space/ playground Staff must: position themselves in areas that ensure that all children and areas of the playground can be properly supervised at all times; ensure that there is access to drinking water at all times; complete head counts of children every ; implement the goals and approaches of the program statement, such as engaging with the children in play; and refrain from using personal cellular phones (except in emergency situations) or using outdoor time to socialize with other staff, students or volunteers during outdoor play. Where a child is injured on the playground, staff must: administer first aid, where appropriate; contact emergency services, where appropriate; notify the parent of the child; complete an accident report and provide a copy to the child’s parent; and follow the serious occurrence policy and procedures, where appropriate. Daily: When returning from the outdoor play space/ playground Staff must: conduct head counts prior to returning indoors from the outdoor play space or playground, while transitioning indoors, and upon returning to the indoor play activity space. Ensure that attendance records, emergency medication and children’s emergency contact information is brought indoors with the group. Monthly must: walk around the entire outdoor play space or playground to look for and identify hazards and defects as indicated in the monthly playground inspection checklist (the form in Appendix B may be used for this purpose); remove any hazards or defects, where possible; complete the monthly inspection checklist (including verification of
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