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Staff Childs key person at Felicity’s Fledglings work in partnership with parents/carers to
provide care appropriate to the needs of the individual child and together will provide a
care plan. The care plan will set out:

What care is required
Number of staff needed to carry out the task (if more than one person required reason will
be documented).
Additional Equipment
Childs proffered means of communication, (Visual, verbal). Agree terminology for parts of
the body and bodily functions.
Childs level of ability i.e what tasks they are able to do by themselves
Acknowledge and respect for any cultural or religious sensitivities related to aspects of
intimate care.
Be regularly monitored and reviewed in accordance with the child’s development.

Parents/Carers are asked to supply the following:
Nappies
Wipes/Creams
Spare Clothes
Spare underwear.

Best Practice
When intimate care is given the member of staff explains fully each task that is carried out
and the reason for it. Staff encourage children to do as much for themselves as they can,
lots of praise and encouragement will be given to the child when they achieve.

All staff working in early years settings must have a DBS check. Particular staff members are
identified to change a child with known needs and they plan to record their work with that
child.

Safeguarding:
Staff are trained on the signs and symptoms so child abuse in line with Local safeguarding
guidelines.
If a member of staff is concerned about any physical or emotional changes such as marks,
bruises, soreness or distress etc they will inform the DSO (DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING
OFFICER – FELICITY SLUMAN / CHLOE TOSSELL) immediately. The safeguarding policy will
then be implemented.

Should a child become unhappy about being cared for by a particular member of staff, the
DSO / Manager will look into the situation and record any findings. These will be discussed
with the child’s parent / carer in order to resolve the problem. If necessary, the DSO /
MANAGER will seek advice from other agencies. (PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU NEED
PARENTAL PERMISON TO TALK TO ANY AGENCY ABOUT A SPECIFICALLY NANED CHILD).

Dealing with bodily fluids:
Urine, faeces, blood and vomit will be cleaned up immediately and disposed of safely. When
dealing with bodily fluids, staff wear protective clothing, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND APRONS,