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:
1.1 Childrens bathrooms and changing areas
1.2 Short trips, outings and excursions
1.3 Outdoors
1.4 Staff personal safety
1.5 Threats and abuse towards staff and volunteers
1.6 Manual handling
1.7 Jewellery and hair accessories
1.8 Animals and pets
1.9 Face painting and mehndi
1.10 Notifiable incidents, non-child protection
1.11 Terrorist threat/attack and lock down
1.12 Minibus and school collections
2.1 Fire safety
2.2 Fire safety risk assessment form
3.05a Managing a suspected case of Coronavirus
3.05b Infection control
3.1 Accidents and emergency treatment
3.2 Administration of medicines
3.3 Health care plan form
3.4 Life saving medication and invasive treatments
3.5 Baby and child massage
3.6 Sickness
3.7 Oral health
Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity
4.1 Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity
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
5.6 Kitchen
6.1 Children’s records and data protection
6.1a Privacy notice
6.2 Confidentiality, recording and sharing information
6.3 Client access to records
6.4 Transfer of records
Staff, volunteer and student policy
7.1 Staff deployment
7.2 Deployment of volunteers and parent helpers
7.3 Student placement
7.4 Maternity
7.5 Employment
8.1 Waiting list and admissions
8.2 Absence
8.3 The role of the Key Person
8.4 Settling in and transitions
8.5 Childrens starting points
8.6 Arrivals and departures
8.7 Mealtimes
8.8 Intimate care and nappy changing
8.8a Potty Training Guidance
8.9 Sleep and rest time
8.10 Managing separation anxiety in children under 2 years
8.11 Promoting positive behavior
8.12 Identification, assessment, and support for children with SEND
8.13 Progress check at age of two
8.14 Babysitting
8.15 Weapon and superhero play
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
Safeguarding children young people and vulnerable adults policy
10.1 Responding to safeguarding or child protection concerns
10.2 Allegations against staff, volunteers or agency staff
10.3 Visitor or intruder on the premises
10.4 Uncollected child
10.5 Missing child
10.6 Incapacitated parent
10.7 Death of a child on site
10.8 E- Safety
10.9 Staff supervision
10.10 Children’s rights and entitlements
10.11 British Values and Prevent Duty
10.12 Looked after children