A new guidance document has been published to help childcare providers prevent and manage scalding episodes.

The Care Inspectorate published the guidance in response to a small number of incidents where children were scalded in childcare settings.

The document provides essential information on:

  • Understanding why young children are particularly vulnerable to scalding accidents.
  • Implementing safe food handling and serving procedures.
  • Knowing how to react quickly and effectively in a scalding emergency.

Click here to view and download Good practice guidance: prevention and management of scalding episodes in daycare of children and childminding services.