Keeping children cool in this heat can feel like a difficult task, learn about the hot weather policies and procedures in place at Partou nurseries and get some top tips for supporting children with the heat at home.
We have a Sun Protection Policy and Procedure in place across our nurseries. This includes daily monitoring of weather and UV levels, guidance on keeping hydrated, sunscreen application, appropriate clothing, use of shade, indoor temperature management, and recognising the signs of heat exhaustion. The policy is designed to ensure children can continue to enjoy their day safely during periods of hot weather.
Our teams take a number of measures to help children stay safe and comfortable during hot weather. These include carrying out daily UV and weather checks, applying sunscreen, encouraging regular drinking of water, ensuring children wear sun hats, and prioritising shaded outdoor spaces. Outdoor activities are adapted based on UV levels and temperatures, with children spending more time in shaded areas or indoors when necessary. Team members act as positive role models and are also trained to recognise the signs of heat exhaustion and respond appropriately.
Yes. Some of our nurseries are equipped with air conditioning, and all settings have access to fans to help maintain comfortable indoor environments. We also follow best practice guidance on managing indoor temperatures, including shutting blinds and windows indoors to reduce heat build-up throughout the day.
Hot weather provides lots of opportunities for engaging sensory and water-based play. Activities have included water play with spray bottles, bubbles, flowers, funnels and guttering systems, water walls, water colour mixing and potion-making. Children have also enjoyed ice-based activities such as ice painting, ice experiments, and ice excavations where toys are frozen inside blocks of ice. Some nurseries have made homemade ice cream with the children and enjoyed floor-level water tray and water ‘fights’, allowing children to cool down safely while exploring and learning through play.
The safety and wellbeing of children and team members is always our priority. Our nurseries have robust procedures in place to manage hot weather safely, including adapting activities, making use of shaded areas, managing indoor temperatures, and increasing hydration opportunities. Closure would only be considered in exceptional circumstances where we could not maintain a safe environment for children and team members, but our focus is always on implementing appropriate control measures to continue operating safely, wherever possible.
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