Missing/Lost Children
At United Adventure Camps we are always alert to the possibility that children can go missing during sessions. To minimise the risk of this happening staff will carry out periodic head counts, and registers particularly when transporting children between locations.
If a child cannot be located, the following steps will be taken:
- All staff will be informed that the child is missing.
- Staff will conduct a thorough search of the premises and surrounding area.
- After 10 minutes the police will be informed. The manager will then contact the child’s parents or carers.
- Staff will continue to search for the child whilst waiting for the police and parents to arrive.
- We will maintain as normal a routine as possible for the rest of the children at the Camp.
- The manager will liaise with the police and the child’s parent or carer.
The incident will be recorded in the Incident Log. A review will be conducted regarding this and any other related incidents along with relevant policies and procedures. We will identify and implement any changes as necessary.
If the police or Social Care were involved in the incident, we will also inform Ofsted.
Absences
If a child is going to be absent from a session, parents must notify the Camp in advance.
If a child is absent without explanation, staff will contact the parents or carers to check where the child should be.
The Camp will try to discover the causes of prolonged and unexplained absences. Regular absences could indicate that a child or their family might need additional support.
Useful numbers
Your local police and social care contact numbers are located on the back of the policies and procedures, employment guide and managers handbook.
Ofsted: 0300 123 1231
