Policies

Policies

Principles statement

As a setting we take child protection and safeguarding extremely seriously. We have extensive policies and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all children and adults in our setting. These policies comply with all current guidance and legislation, and are reviewed regularly by our Pre-school Committee. We take great care to ensure that our policies and procedures are regularly reviewed by our committee. All changes are updated as required.

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CHILD PROTECTION

Children's Rights and Entitlements

Safeguarding Children and Child Protection

British Values and Prevent Duty

E Safety

Looked after children

Missing Child

Uncollected child

Whistleblowing

SUITABLE PEOPLE

Employee Privacy Notice

Employment

Lone, Solitary and Peripatetic Working

Student placement

STAFF QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SUPPORT AND SKILLS

First aid

Induction of staff, volunteers and managers

KEY PERSON

The role of the key person and settling in

STAFF CHILD RATIOS

Staff to Child Ratios

HEALTH

Administering medicines

Food and drink

Food Hygiene

Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

Managing children who are sick, infectious or with allergies

Nappy changing

Oral Health

Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents

MANAGING BEHAVIOUR

Promoting Positive Behaviour

SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF PREMISES, ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT

Health and safety general standards

Maintaining children's safety and security on premises

Supervision of children on outings and visits

Risk Assessment

BLANK risk assessment sheet

Fire safety and emergency evacuation

No smoking

Animals in the setting

Fire Drill safety rules

Lockdown Safety Rules

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Valuing diversity and promoting equality

Supporting children with SEND

INFORMATION AND RECORDS

Admissions including the waiting list

Charging

Children's records

Closure due to unforeseen circumstances or emergencies

Confidentiality and client access to records

ICT

Information sharing

Making a complaint

Parental involvement

Privacy

Provider records

Social Media

Transfer of records to school

Working in partnership with other agencies

OUT OF HOURS PROVISION

Breakfast Club