Policies and procedures
We have a range of policies and procedures that are given to all staff when they join us. They are also on display around the nursery for parents, carers and staff to read or copy at any time.
Our policies and procedures are used as a training tool and at staff and student inductions. They are also explained to parents at settling in visits.
All of our other policies and procedures listed below, can be downloaded as PDF documents:
1. Children’s bathrooms and changing areas
1.2 Short trips, outings and excursions
1.5 Threats and abuse towards staff and volunteers
1.7 Jewellery and hair accessories
1.10 Notifiable incident non child protection
1.11 Terrorist threat/ attack and lockdown
1.12 Minibus and school collections
1.13 Holiday club staff/child ratio
3.1 Accidents and Emergency treatment
3.2 Administration of medicines
3.5 Life-saving medication and invasive treatment
4.1 Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity
5. Food safety and nutrition policy
5.1 Food preparation, storage and purchase
5.2 Food for play and cooking activities
5.3 Menu planning and nutrition
5.4 Meeting dietary requirements
5.5 Allergies and food intolerance
6.1 Children’s records and data protection
6.3 Confidentiality, recording and sharing information
7. Staff, volunteer and student policy
7.3 Deployment of volunteers and parent helpers
8.1 Waiting list and admissions
8.3 The role of the key person
8.4 Settling in and transitions
8.5 Establishing children’s starting points
8.8 intimate care and nappy changing
8.11 Managing separation anxiety in children under 2 years old
8.12 Promoting positive behaviour
8.13 Identification, assessment and support for children with SEND
8.14 Progress check at age two
8.16 Weapon and superhero play
9. Working in partnership with parents and other agencies policy
9.1 Working in partnership with parents and other agencies
9.2 Complaints procedure for parents and service users
10. Safeguarding children young people and vulnerable adults policy
10.1 Responding to safeguarding or child protection concerns
10.2 Allegations against staff, volunteers and agency staff
10.3 Visitor or intruder on the premises
10.10 Children’s rights and entitlements
