Special Conditions
These special conditions apply to the following policies only:
Group
HolidayPlay
Mobile Creche
Nurserycare
Preschool
Playsafe
Bouncy Castles
1. It is a condition precedent to the liability of the Company that whenever bouncy castles are used:
a) the manufacturers' and/or suppliers' instructions regarding use, safety and maximum recommended numbers of children must be complied with at all times;
b) no adult must be allowed to play on the bouncy castle;
c) the location and the moorings for the bouncy castle must be safe and suitable;
d) the bouncy castle equipment must be checked by a Group Official before use to ensure that there is no defect or damage;
e) at least two members of staff must supervise the bouncy castle at all times;
f) safety mats must be in the correct place and kept clear at all times;
g) supervising staff must be able to see all children on the bouncy castle and be close enough to support any child that may come off or be in need of help;
h) the bouncy castle must be deflated when not in use;
i) one member of staff must check the bouncy castle every half hour to ensure that the moorings are stable, the blower is pumping in air correctly and the air vents are secure;
j) a trained First Aider must be present on site;
k) food and drink must not be permitted on the bouncy castle;
l) children must not be permitted to
(i) wear jewellery, watches or shoes/boots/trainers etc, or have any sharp or pointed objects whilst on the bouncy castle
(ii) perform any type of acrobatics or climb the walls or supporting pillars of the bouncy castle
(iii) go either around the back or the sides of the bouncy castle at any time
(iv) have access to the bouncy castle whilst it is being deflated;
m) children must
(i) walk on and off the bouncy castle on all occasions
(ii) be grouped in relation to their size and age.
If you have any queries, or are unclear, please call us on 0845 2570900 for more advice.
Administration of Medication
2. The insured
shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the administration
of drugs or medicines takes place only under the following
conditions:-
a) In all cases:
(i) The parent/guardian of each child
attending the Group must provide details of any known allergy to medication
suffered by their child. Such details to be recorded by the Group
in the drugs/medicine register and consulted before
any emergency administration of drugs or medicines.
(ii) The drug or medicine must have been prescribed by the child's General Practitioner or consultant or given to the Group by the child's parent/guardian or the child's General Practitioner or consultant.
(iii) The drug or medicine must be kept in a secure place with access only by authorised persons.
(iv) A clear label, with the child's name, must be attached to the drugs or medicine.
(v) A drugs/medicine register must be kept showing:
(a) the child's name
(b) type of drug/medicine administered
(c) date and time administered
(d) dosage
(e) name and signature of person administering drug/medicine
(f) name and signature of witness
(g) time of notification to child's parent/guardian when an administration of drug or medicine has been given in an emergency
(h) note of any known allergy to medication suffered by children attending the Group.
(vi) The insured must familiarise themselves and comply with all relevant requirements of their statutory registering authority concerning the administration of drugs and medicines.
(vii) The insured must have a letter of authorisation from the child's parent/guardian containing clear instructions for the administration of non-prescribed drugs or medicines, prescribed oral medication or asthma inhalers.
b) In cases where occasional emergency medication other than non-prescribed drugs or medicines, prescribed oral medication or asthma inhalers is required (such as epipens or hypodermic injections) the insured must comply with (i) - (vii) AND IN ADDITION
(viii) have a letter from the child's General Practitioner or consultant stating:
(a) whether the child is fit enough to attend the Group
(b) what condition the drug or medicine is for with its name
(c) how and when the drug or medicine is to be given
(d) what training of personnel is required, if any
(e) any other relevant information
(ix) ensure that staff are trained in the administration of the drug or medicine by the child's General Practitioner, a district nurse or a paediatric nurse if stipulated by the child's General Practitioner or consultant and, if required, provide proof of such training.
If you have any queries, or are unclear, please call us on 0845 2570900 for more advice.
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