Policies
We operate a number of policies by which the pre-school runs. These cover the following areas and they are available to view at any time at Pippin Pre-School or by clicking on a title below.
The policies are reviewed and agreed annually at a special meeting. This was last done on 14th September 2009.
To view our policies, please click on the relevant titles below:
Safeguarding Children
1.1 Children’s rights and entitlements
1.2 Safeguarding children and child protection
1.3 Looked after children
1.4 Confidentiality and client access to records
1.5 Information sharing
1.6 Uncollected child
1.7 Missing child
1.8 Supervising of children on outings and visits
1.9 Maintaining children’s safety and security on premises
1.10 Making a complaint
Equality of Opportunity
1.11 Valuing diversity and promoting equlity
1.12 Supporting children with special educational needs
1.13 Achieving positive bevaviour
Promoting Health and Hygiene
1.14 Animals in the setting
1.15 Administering medicines
1.16 Managing children with allergies, or who are sick or infectious
1.17 Nappy changing
1.18 No smoking
1.19 Food and drink
1.20 First aid
1.21 Celebrations
Employment
2.1 Employment and staffing
2.2 Induction of staff, volunteers and managers
2.3 Student placements
2.4 Whistleblowing
2.5 Code of conduct
2.6 Appraisal
Health and Safety
3.1 Risk assessment
3.2 Health and safety general standards
3.4 Fire safety and emergency evacuation
3.6 Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents
3.7 Food hygiene
Admissions
4.1 Admissions
Child Care Practice
4.4 The role of the key person and settling in
Partnership
4.6 Parental involvement
4.7 Working in partnership with other agencies
Record Keeping
5.1 Children’s records
5.2 Provider records
