Hilltop House Childcare - Trampoline Policy

Trampoline Policy

It is well known that exercise is vital to aid the physical development of young children and to encourage them to continue a healthy lifestyle into their adult years.

As Ofsted Registered Childminders we encourage children in our care to join in all sorts of different physical activities and provide a range of resources to make it fun and enjoyable. One of those resources is a large trampoline. Like us, I am sure that you have read articles in the press about the potential dangers of these trampolines, which is why we have put together the following procedure:

• Minded children, of any age, are not permitted on the trampoline without written permission from their parents (please see Trampoline Permission Form).
• All children will be supervised at all times on the Trampoline by a responsible adult.
• The trampoline will only be used when the safety netting is in place.
• The safety netting and the trampoline will be checked regularly to ensure the equipment is in good condition.
• All children using the trampoline must listen and follow any instructions from us, failure to do so may result in them no longer being permitted to use this piece of equipment.
• The trampoline will only be used by three children at any one time.
• Younger children will be allowed to take a turn without the older children, to avoid the danger of being bounced too high.

If you have any concerns regarding your child using this piece of equipment please do discuss them with us.