The staff and committee of Mother Goose pre-school work together to shape and adopt the setting’s policies, which are then reviewed on an regular basis. Our policies ensure that we adhere to the latest guidelines and best practice for early years care and education, so that the service we provide is of a consistently high standard.
1. Child Protection
1.1 Childrens 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. Staff:Child Ratios
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 & Supporting the Child
7.1 Promoting Positive Behaviour
7.2 Early Help Assessment
8. Safety 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
10.0 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