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Our policies

1. Child Protection

1.1 Children's rights and entitlements

1.2 Safeguarding and child protection

1.2a Safeguarding and Child Protection Appendix A - Safeguarding Concerns

1.2b Managing an allegation against a person who works or volunteers with children

1.2c Allegations of Abuse Flowchart

1.2d Allegations of Abuse Guidance for Settings - September 2017

1.3 Whistleblowing

1.4 Looked after Children

1.5 Uncollected child

1.6 Missing Child

1.7 Attendance Policy

1.8 Online safety

1.9 Use of Mobile Phones, Cameras and Technological Devices

1.10 Empty pocket policy

1.11 Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Policy

2. Suitable People

2.1 Employment

2.2 Safer Recruitment

2.3 Student Placements

3. Staff Qualifications, Training, Support, and Skills

3.1 induction of employees and volunteers

4. Key Person

4.1 Role of the Key Person and Settling-In

5. Staffing

5.1 Staffing

6. Health

6.1 Administering Medicines

6.2 Managing Children who are Sick, Infectious, or with Allergies

6.3 Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents

6.4 Nappy Changing and Intimate Care

6.5 Food Hygiene

7. Managing Behaviour and Supporting the Child

7.1 Promoting Positive Behaviour

7.2 Early Help Assessment

8. Safely and Suitability of Premises, Environment, and Equipment

8.1 Health and Safety General Standards

8.2 Maintaining Children’s Safety and Security on Premises

8.3 Supervision of Children and Adults on Visits

8.4 Risk Assessment

8.5 Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation

8.6 Animals in the Setting

8.7 No smoking

8.8 Staff Personal Safety including Home Visits

8.9 Unexpected Closures

8.10 Lockdown Policy

8.11 Equipment and Resources

8.12 Garden Policy

8.13 Sun Protection Policy

8.14 Procurement Policy

9. Equal Opportunities

9.1 Valuing Diversity and Promoting Inclusion and Equality

9.2 Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

9.3 British Values

9.4 Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

9.5 English as an Additional Language (EAL)

9.6 Babysitting Policy

10. Information and Records

10.1 Admissions

10.2 Parental Involvement

10.3 Children's Records

10.4 Provider Records

10.5 Transfer Of Records To School

10.6 Confidentiality and Client Access to Records

10.7 Information Sharing

10.8 Working In Partnership With Other Agencies

10.9 Making A Complaint

10.10 Fee Payment Policy

10.11 Early Years Funding

10.12 Late Collection Fee

10.13 Maintaining Policies and Procedures

10.14 Famly Policy