SAFE CHURCH
KIDS SAFETY TOP 12
Here are our top 12 safety tips for our Lighthouse Kids team
BLUE CARDS
Always have your blue card with you when rostered on team.
TEAM SHIRT
Wear your team shirt and Lanyard when serving in kids programs
TEAM RATIOS
Team Supervision Ratios: Under 3's is 1:4
Over 3yrs is 1:11
NEVER ALONE
Never be alone with children. Always have at least two team together.
kids code
Guide children to follow the values of the kids code: We Honour God, We Listen, We Join In and We Are Kind.
SIGN IN/OUT
Children may only be collected by parents or carers with a matching tag. Call Overseer if this is not presented.
FOOD & DRINK
No outside food or toys are to be brought into programs as some children have allergies to certain foods.
SICKNESS
If kids are sick they are to remain out of the program. Call parents or carers to collect child if child shows signs of sickness, or becomes unusually lethargic.
BEHAVIOUR
Call parents or carers to collect child if unable to regulate emotions that results in distress, falling asleep or trying to escape.
TOILETING
Never assist with toileting. Team to remain outside toilets while occupied by children. If help is required, two leaders are to supervise the child until a parent or carer arrives.
INJURY
Call parents or carers immediately to collect child in the event of a serious injury, including: head injury, breaks or sprains, allergy reaction, or serious bleeding.
