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Temperature control
It is the policy of Felicity’s Fledglings to ensure that any and all foods are stored according to
safe food handling practises and at the correct temperature in order to prevent the growth
and multiplication of food poisoning organisms, to reduce the rate of food spoilage and to
ensure that food quality is maintained.
Fridge temperatures are checked and recorded on a daily basis to ensure the correct
temperature is being upheld.
Cleaning of Food Preparation Areas
Every week the fridge is thoroughly cleaned and all items in the fridge are checked for
freshness, and all food past their use by or best before date are correctly disposed of.
o Shelves and drawers are removed and cleaned with warm soapy water
o The inside walls are cleaned from top to bottom with anti-bacterial cleaner
o The deals around the fridge are cleaned to ensure no spillages or stains
o Freezers are defrosted (on non-frost-free) and cleaned once a month following the same
procedure.
All food preparation surfaces are wiped clean after use with anti-bacterial cleaner and
disposable cloths.
All chopping boards are cleaned after use with warm soapy water, anti-bacterial cleaner and
then thoroughly rinsed.
The manager will ensure that appropriate controls are in place to prevent cross
contamination and that these controls are documented accordingly.

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Policy Adopted 1 September 2020
Signed: F Sluman
Nursery Manager

Health and Safety Policy
Felicity’s Fledglings Nursery is committed to ensuring that all setting practices are carried
out within the requirements of the Health and Safety Act 1974 and the management of
Health and Safety at Work Act 1999.
The nursery has a responsibility to provide a safe environment for your child and the
Manager is responsible for health and safety matters concerning the nursery premises. All
staff are trained and aware of potential hazards within the nursery and surrounding
environment and actively protect the children from hazards and potential risk. We aim to
provide all staff with paediatric first aid training. All accidents and any incidents are
recorded in the Accident Report Book. All accidents are accurately notified to the
parent/carer as soon as possible. Hygiene rules relating to bodily fluids are followed with
particular care and all staff are aware of how infections can be transmitted.
Felicity’s Fledglings recognises that a systematic approach to health and safety, based on an
systematic risk assessment procedures (see risk assessment policy for more information)
can minimise injury and ill health to staff and children.
Legal Framework
We follow all relevant legislation and associated guidance relating to health and safety
within the nursery including: