MarshaD Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 We have a small gate enclosing garden which is bolted which leads to steps and the big gate which opens onto the pavement and road. A child opened both gates and got onto the pavement. A member of staff was right behind him so he didn't get far. I suspect I know the answer to the question but do I report or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I guess that depends on the actual incident. When you say the staff member was right behind him- were they (a) actually 'right behind' as in following him straightaway, or (b) were they just lucky to 'see them in time'? If (a) I would right up a report, review risk-assessments, staff training etc. Parents too if this was partly due to a parent/visitor not following your procedures. (b) Report as an incident 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I would report this on a NEAR MISS FORM. I had to fill one out the other day. (First time ever). Our door has a twist lock to undo it, the children are taught that only adults open the door and gates. We have a safety hook at the top of the door which is put on as soon as all children are in the setting. I whipped to the shed (in the playground) to get something and didn’t ask a staff member to hook it behind me and a rebel child opened the door to come and find me. The child was at no risk but this is still unacceptable that this happened. I filled out the form, informed the parent of the child and then shared the incident and form with all my parents so they were all aware of what happened and what we are putting into place to avoid it happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaD Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Okay I think it’s a near miss. Staff member was watching child who was playing near gate. She saw him put his hand through (bolt is on outside) and told him not to open the gate. He ignored her and undid it anyway than ran for the big gate and opened it with her in hot pursuit! Where do I get a near miss form from? Did you report to OFSTED Zigzag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 52 minutes ago, MarshaD said: Okay I think it’s a near miss. Staff member was watching child who was playing near gate. She saw him put his hand through (bolt is on outside) and told him not to open the gate. He ignored her and undid it anyway than ran for the big gate and opened it with her in hot pursuit! Where do I get a near miss form from? Did you report to OFSTED Zigzag? I made my own form as I could not find the one that I had been given! No didn’t report to Ofsted. Happy to share the form. Give me a minute to get on the computer and then will upload it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) Very basic, but might give you an idea of what you might want to put on yours. NEAR MISS REPORTING FORM.docx Edited April 9, 2019 by zigzag 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarshaD Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 Great thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSFRebecca Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 On 09/04/2019 at 12:48, zigzag said: Very basic, but might give you an idea of what you might want to put on yours. NEAR MISS REPORTING FORM.docx Thank you for sharing! Is it OK to put a copy in the resource library? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Rebecca said: Thank you for sharing! Is it OK to put a copy in the resource library? Yes of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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