43. Lost Child on an Outing

Policy and Procedure No.43

(Policy and Procedure No.42 Paragraph 8 refers)

If a child is lost on an outing whilst in the care of Millfield Pre-school (MPS), a senior member of staff will:

a. Inform the security personnel on the premises so that they may initiate their Lost Child Procedure.

b. Assemble staff and children in a secure area, without causing undue panic.

c. Maintain the correct staff to child ratios.

d. Remaining adults/staff will conduct a search of the premises.

e. If the child is not found, call the police to conduct a search.

f. Contact the parents/carers to inform them of the situation.

g. Inform all relevant parties of findings, implications and outcome.

Signed: Clara Hall- Chairperson

Signed: Tegan Kidman- Lead Practitioner/Manager.

Amended: 11th February 2026.

Review: 11th February 2027.