At De Silva Taekwon-Do, we prioritise the health and well-being of our participants, especially children, and consider it crucial for them to engage in training regularly to facilitate optimal progress. In order to maintain a clean and healthy environment for everyone, we request parents to refrain from bringing sick children displaying signs of illness to our academies.

Aims:

• Identify sick children promptly.
• Ensure appropriate care for sick children.
• Protect children and adults from preventable infections.
• Clearly communicate requirements and procedures when children are unwell.
• Efficiently handle emergencies that may occur while children are in our care.

Procedures for Sick Children:

• If a child becomes ill at the academies the following procedures will be followed:

1. Children with vomiting or diarrhoea will be sent home immediately, with a 24-hour exclusion from training.
2. Parents/guardians will be contacted if a child is unwell.
3. In case of parents/guardians not being present the instructor will contact the emergency contacts provided.
4. The child will be made comfortable while awaiting collection.
5. In emergencies risking the child's health, an ambulance will be called, and a staff member will accompany the child to the hospital.

Child Protection:

In adherence to Child Protection principles, staff members are prohibited from entering bathrooms while a child is present.

Sick children will be kept within easy access to a bathroom while waiting for their parent/guardian to collect them, minimising the spread of germs. Bathroom inspection and cleaning will follow after the child has left the premises.

First Aid:

• All Instructors must hold a current First Aid Certificate obtained within the last 3 years.
• A designated staff member maintains the First Aid box, regularly checking and updating its contents.