Health and Safety Policy for Bake N Play Cookery Club

Our Commitment to Health & Safety

At BAKE N PLAY, children’s safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

We believe baking is a powerful tool for helping children develop:

Curiosity → Independence → Pride → Self-Belief → Sharing → Belonging

Through cooking experiences, children learn practical life skills, creativity, teamwork and confidence. To make this possible, every BAKE N PLAY session is carefully planned, risk assessed and delivered in a safe, supportive environment.

We are committed to providing children with exciting learning experiences while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and care.

A Safe Place to Learn, Create and Build Confidence

BAKE N PLAY sessions are designed to encourage children to try new things, make decisions and develop independence.

Safety does not mean removing opportunities for children to learn.

Instead, we believe children should be supported to:

• Explore safely.
• Use age-appropriate equipment responsibly.
• Learn practical life skills.
• Develop confidence through carefully managed experiences.

Our instructors balance:

Independence + Learning + Safety

so children can feel proud of what they achieve.

Our Approach to Health & Safety

Every BAKE N PLAY session follows clear safety procedures covering:

✓ Child supervision.

✓ Cooking activities.

✓ Food hygiene.

✓ Allergy management.

✓ Equipment safety.

✓ Emergency procedures.

✓ Accident and incident reporting.

✓ Safe use of cooking tools.

Trained and Responsible Team Members

All BAKE N PLAY team members understand that safeguarding and safety are everyone’s responsibility.

Our team members receive guidance and training in:

• Safeguarding children.
• Health and safety procedures.
• Food hygiene practices.
• Allergy awareness.
• Safe cooking activities.
• Positive behaviour support.

All staff working with children are expected to follow BAKE N PLAY professional standards and maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Safe Cooking Experiences

Cooking activities involve exciting opportunities for children to learn new skills.

Before activities begin, our instructors:

• Explain safety expectations.
• Demonstrate correct techniques.
• Ensure children understand instructions.
• Check equipment is suitable.
• Provide appropriate supervision.

Children are encouraged to become independent while being supported by trained adults.

Equipment and Cooking Safety

BAKE N PLAY carefully considers the equipment and activities used during sessions.

We ensure:

✓ Equipment is suitable for children.

✓ Activities are age appropriate.

✓ Risks are assessed before sessions.

✓ Children receive clear instructions.

✓ Staff supervise practical activities.

Where activities involve additional risks, such as knives, hot equipment or specialist tools, extra safety measures are introduced.

Food Hygiene and Food Safety

Food safety is an essential part of every BAKE N PLAY experience.

We teach children good food hygiene habits while ensuring activities are delivered safely.

Our procedures include:

• Good hand hygiene.
• Clean preparation areas.
• Safe ingredient handling.
• Preventing cross contamination.
• Appropriate food storage.
• Safe cleaning procedures.

Children learn that being responsible in the kitchen is an important life skill.

Allergy Management

We understand that food allergies and dietary requirements must be managed carefully.

BAKE N PLAY works with schools and parents/carers to understand children’s needs and put appropriate controls in place.

Our approach includes:

• Reviewing allergy information.
• Checking ingredients before activities.
• Considering alternatives where appropriate.
• Reducing cross contamination risks.
• Ensuring staff understand requirements.

The safety of children always comes first.

Risk Assessments

All BAKE N PLAY activities are planned with safety in mind.

We complete risk assessments to identify potential hazards and establish appropriate control measures.

Risk assessments consider:

• The activity being delivered.
• The age of children participating.
• Equipment used.
• Food ingredients.
• The learning environment.
• Individual needs.

Risk assessments are reviewed regularly and updated when required.

Working Together With Schools

We believe strong partnerships with schools are essential to creating safe and successful clubs.

We work collaboratively with schools by:

• Following agreed school procedures.
• Communicating important information.
• Respecting school safeguarding arrangements.
• Reporting concerns appropriately.
• Supporting a positive environment for children.

Accident and Incident Management

Although we carefully plan our sessions, accidents or incidents can occasionally happen.

If this occurs, BAKE N PLAY will:

1.    Ensure the child’s immediate safety.

2.    Provide appropriate support.

3.    Inform relevant people.

4.    Record the incident accurately.

5.    Review procedures where necessary.

We use incidents as opportunities to improve our practice.

Our Promise to Parents

When your child attends BAKE N PLAY, you can expect:

✓ A safe and welcoming environment.

✓ Professional and caring instructors.

✓ Carefully planned activities.

✓ Age-appropriate cooking experiences.

✓ Support for individual needs.

✓ Opportunities for children to grow in confidence.

Our Promise to Schools

BAKE N PLAY aims to be a trusted enrichment partner.

Schools can expect:

✓ Professional delivery.

✓ Clear safety procedures.

✓ Trained instructors.

✓ Effective communication.

✓ Reliable organisation.

✓ Commitment to children’s wellbeing

BAKE N PLAY

The Power of Baking

More than a cooking club.
A safe place where children discover what they can achieve.