Policies and Procedures
For discussion of methods and policies employed in Early Years settings.
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ICT_Policy.docx I've finally got round to doing our ICT policy, I needed it for EYP evidence on Wednesday! Hope it is of use.
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Risk Assessments
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Does anyone have an example of a risk assessment for a child with a broken collar bone? Hospital have given the all clear for him to return to pre-school but obviously with extra care. Do you think we need a seperate risk assessment specifically for this child?
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Hi, we have a few parents who are on our bank staff (suitably qualified obviously). Sometimes we need to call them in at short notice, and they can't necessarily arrange alternative childcare, and as their children are at the setting other days we say they can bring them in and not pay. We need to formalise our policy on this at our next committee meeting. The options that I can think of are: - Maybe ask them to pay a token fee (e.g. 1/3 of normal session cost) - Let them bring child in for free - Where more than X amount of notice given (e.g. 48 hours) then ask them to either make alternative arrangements or pay full session cost. I can't think of any oth…
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Health And Safety File
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This is the first post I have done so here goes.... I work in a pre-school and we have a health and safety file but we are very aware this now needs updating (its been on the 'to do' list for a while) and would like to ask all you lovely people what kind of information you have in yours? We currently have fire regulations, fire drils, COSHH information and risk assessments. Is there anything we are missing? Thank you. samfrostie
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Biting
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Hi I am having a problem with a child, the child is 4 years old, so know what they are doing, the child is very aware of everything and very on the ball. They have a behaviour issue, always hitting throwing things, if they dont get there own way. Will be playing very nicely with someone, then within a split second will have turned and be hurting the other child. The problem is they are 4years old and very strong, the child is hurting adults and children, to the point even the adults have bruises and bite marks. We are working with early years, but to be honest the child is leaving to go to school in august, so little they can do in this time. Another p…
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Fence Height Restrictions/minimums
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Hi Can anyone tell me where I might find any paperwork/documentation that outlines the minimum height requirements for fencing in settings. I've found a few but there is a vagueness around them Was hoping to find something more meaty.... Thanks again everyone Z
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Inspiration,please
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Hi, Im setting up my own webpage for outdoor training and need some inspiration for a name. My mind has frozen at the moment and just when I thin k I have a good name - its already being used ! It needs to be something different and quite inspirational which suggests thinking 'outside the box'. Any suggestions please.
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Free Flow Policy
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Hi, We've recently gone to free flow at our pre-school and I have written the free flow policy in conjunction with our setting leader because I felt we needed to have one. Please could anyone advise whether this covers all the bases, or whether I've missed anything obvious out. Or if you have one of your own that you're willing to share that would be great! Free_Flow_Policy.doc
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Support For Staff Policy
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I'm putting together a "support for staff" policy. does anyone have anything? I'm particulalrly looking at how we support them "emotionally" after incidents in the setting? anyone have anything they could possibly share with me? fingers crossed... zlw
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Does anyone already have a Whistleblowing policy, and if so, would they be willing to share? Nursery World, 18.6.09, p.4: Catherine Rushforth refers to "Working Together to Safeguard Children," and states that Ofsted recommends such a policy should be in place, but I have never come across a sample policy. Would it be worded on similar lines to a safeguarding policy whereby the first port of call would be the Safeguarding Co-ordinator, or manager of the setting, and if no action was taken, anyone is able to report directly to NSPCC, Saeguarding Board, etc., but in a whisteblowing situation would then refer the matter to Ofsted? I would hate to think a member of st…
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