Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 2.3: Use legislation relating to the health and safety of children
Learning outcome: Understand how to identify, record and report accidents, incidents and emergencies
Assessment criteria: Describe the lines of reporting and responsibility in the event of: accidents, incidents, emergencies
You will usually report accidents, incidents and emergencies to your supervisor. Your organisation’s policies and procedures will provide information about this.
In addition, some incidents, accidents or near-misses must be reported to external agencies. This could include OFSTED or the Health and Safety Executive.