Policies and Procedures
For discussion of methods and policies employed in Early Years settings.
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policy updates
by Guest- 11 replies
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Dear all, I am quite new to this, I hope I am in the right place! I need to update all my policies - the exsisting ones are good however they are not number as in the eyfs format ie: - 1-1 1-2 1-3 etc Do I file them in this order and have individual files per catagory or as a whole. Suggestions are good please.
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Following a recent Ofsted inspection, in addition to basic registration/personal contact details and medical info, we were advised to gather more information about the child. We currently gather on a separate sheet from our welcome pack the following info: "All about me" What the child likes to play....what they don't like....favourite snack...special comforter....my best friend..... The Ofsted inspector suggests we should be gathering more details....for example:- Nature of child....i.e shy, confident...etc Words spoken.... Fave books.... I wondered what other people are using right now...and if anybody has a format that may help in designing a new…
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Staff Happy?
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How do you reward yours?
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UV / sun Protection
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So I know the sun has only just peaked its way through the clouds but we have applied sun cream for the first time today because the uv level was at 5 (moderate). It prompted us to discuss at our staff meeting about checking the uv level each day and what the uv level would have to be to be deemed unsafe for the children to be outside. I have trawled the Internet but cannot find an answer so was wondering what you all thought or what your procedures are? xxx
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Nursery Trips
by Guest griffclan- 5 replies
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Hi I'm just wondering what staffing ratios people use when taking children on a trip? I know it might depend on the type of trip etc but just wondering what people think in general. I'm looking at 2, 3 and 4 year olds onan adventure farm trip many thanks
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What action, if any, are nurseries taking regarding the recent measles outbreak. How are you reassuring parents?
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Cleaning toys
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Hi just wondering how often do you milton your toys? I work in a playgroup for 2-school age children. Thank you.
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Health checks for employees
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Hi all, I would be grateful if one of you lovely lot could point in the direction of finding out what actually needs to be asked ie a prospective employees health and in what role you need a health check done - have spent all afternoon looking everywhere and cant find. Thank you xxx
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Does anyone have a policy on school outings they would be willing to share? I don't mean a risk assessment as I have one of those. Just the policy. Would be grateful.
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I am 'on the scrounge' :1b Does anyone have a SENCO Job description that they would be willing to share please? I have always been SENCO for my setting - but my wonderful deputy is going to take on the role.........she is attending training and one of the docs she has been asked to take with her is a SENCO job description...... Many thanks in advance! :1b
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