Policies and Procedures

Accident, Incident & Emergency Policy

Policy statement: Accident, Incident and emergency

It is my policy to keep children safe when they are in my care.

I risk assess my premises to ensure it meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I also regularly review, update and practise fire evacuation procedures. I record dates and times of fire drills.

Accidents to minded children, childminder’s own children, or the childminder

As a registered childminder, I am legally required to have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate before registration and to ensure that my first aid training is renewed every 3 years.

I can administer basic first-aid treatment, and my first-aid box is clearly labelled and easily accessible. It is stored in the top cupboard in the living room. Parents’ emergency contact numbers are kept securely with the first-aid box.

I hold written permission from parents on Child Record Forms to seek emergency treatment for their child if it is needed.

I also have an arrangement with another registered childminder/responsible adult to provide emergency back-up cover if necessary, details below.

Procedure (how I will put the statement into practice)

If there is an accident to a minded child or childminder’s own children:

First, I reassure the injured child while making sure that the other children in my care are safe. This may mean strapping a baby in a buggy or sitting an older child somewhere safe (such as a gated room) where I can see them.
Then, if the accident is a minor one and requires only basic first aid, I deal with it myself. If not, I will ring 999 (or 112 from a mobile) for help.
If I have to accompany or take a child to hospital, I either take the other children with me, or call my emergency back-up cover. This will be another registered childminder or known responsible adult. These people will be made known to parents at the settling-in visit and are named below.

If there is an accident, my emergency back-up cover may contact you and you will be expected to collect your child straight away.

If I manage to deal with the accident myself, then I will tell the affected child’s parents immediately and advise of any first aid treatment given.

If I accompany or take a child to hospital, I will contact the child’s parent and ask them to meet me at the hospital.

If I or any of my own children have an accident, I will get the nearest responsible adult to help, while my emergency back-up people are being contacted.

I will do my best at all times to make sure the children in my care are safe, reassured and kept calm.

Accidents off site:

I will carry parents’ contact details with me when I am away from my home, in order to follow procedures above should an accident occur off site.

I will take a small first aid kit with me when away from home.

I will carry my mobile phone with me which will have emergency contact numbers saved on.

Incidents

An incident is a non-medical emergency which causes the need for an immediate response/change of routine in the setting.

I will use existing planned procedures as far as possible in the event of an incident which affects my setting as follows:

Missing child – I will follow my Missing Child policy and procedure

Gas leak/fire – I will follow my Emergency Evacuation procedure as detailed below

Challenging/aggressive behaviour of a child – I will follow my Behaviour Management policy and procedure

Flooding – I will monitor the situation and follow my Emergency Evacuation procedure if necessary

Threatening behaviour of an adult – I will seek to remove the children from the situation to a safe place and if necessary and when safe to do so I will call the Police on 999.

I will contact parents as soon as possible so that if necessary they can collect their child.

Emergency evacuation procedure

Should an emergency occur that requires me to leave the setting the following procedure will apply:

Ensure that all the children in the setting are present.
Evacuate to a safe area (using a buggy/ reins if there is time to do so)
I will contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112)
I will reassure the children and make sure that they are not unduly upset
I will contact the parents and let them know the situation
If I have to take the children to another setting (for example to the home of my emergency back-up cover) then I will contact the parents and ask them to collect their child as soon as possible.

Other emergencies:

Should any other emergency occur (such as a terrorist attack, or a member of my family becoming ill in my home) I will contact parents as soon as possible. I expect that parents will also contact me in the event of any accident or emergency which may befall them.

Should it not be possible for parents to contact me, then I will keep the children safe until such time as parents can make contact with me.

Recording:

I will record all details in my accident, incident book, and make these available for parents to sign and provide a copy for parents. I will ensure that all completed forms are stored in accordance with my confidentiality policy.

If the accident is significant e.g. if a child is taken to hospital for a broken bone I will inform Ofsted, the local child protection agency, the Health and Safety Executive and my insurance company as soon as is reasonably practicable but in any event within 14 days of the accident occurring.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare and Ofsted requirements
Health, accident or injury

Behaviour Policy

Policy statement: Behaviour

As a registered childminder I recognise the need to set out reasonable and appropriate limits to manage the behaviour of children in my care.

By providing a happy, safe environment, the children in my care will be encouraged to develop social skills to help them be accepted and welcome in society as they grow up.

Procedure (how I, and any one I employ, put the statement into practice)

I keep up to date with behaviour management issues and relevant legislation by taking regular training (PACEY Level 3 Award: Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare and Expectations of Behaviour) and by reading relevant publications, such as The Childcare Professional and Nursery World.

All parents receive or have access to a copy of my Behaviour Policy.

I will not administer physical punishment, cause pain, discomfort, humiliate or hurt any child in my care.

I endorse positive discipline as an effective way of setting boundaries for children.

I agree methods to manage children’s behaviour with parents before the placement starts. These are discussed with parents during initial visits before the contract is signed.

Wherever possible I try to meet parents’ requests for the care of their children according to their values and practices. Records of these requirements are agreed and kept attached to the child record forms. These records are revisited and updated during regular reviews with parents.

I expect parents to inform me of any changes in the child’s home circumstances, care arrangements or any other change which may affect the child’s behaviour such as a new baby, parents’ separation, divorce, new partner or any bereavement. All information shared will be kept confidential unless there appears to be a child protection issue.

I work together with parents to make sure there is consistency in the way the children are cared for. A consistent approach benefits the child’s welfare and helps ensure that the child is not confused. I offer regular review meetings with parents to discuss their child’s care and any issues or concerns, preferably when the child is not present.

I will only physically intervene, and possibly restrain, a child to prevent an accident, such as a child running into the road, or to prevent an injury or damage. Should this be necessary I will record any instances of physical intervention in writing in my incident book and inform parents on the same day, or as soon as reasonably practicable.

I record all significant behaviour incidents in an incident book. I will discuss these with the parents of the child concerned so that together we can work to resolve any behavioural issues and share strategies.

I acknowledge the strength and range of children’s feelings and try to help children to find constructive solutions for managing these

I encourage responsibility by talking to children about choices and their possible consequences.

I aim to be firm and consistent so that children know and feel secure within the boundaries I set.

I will respond positively to children who constantly seek attention or are disruptive.

I will help children maintain their self-esteem by showing I disapprove of challenging behaviour, not the child themselves.

If I have concerns about a child’s behaviour which I cannot resolve in partnership with parents, I will ask for permission from the parents to talk it through with another childcare professional. I may contact PACEY, the NSPCC, health visitor or the local early years team (or other relevant advice service) for confidential advice.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:
England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

Managing Behaviour

Complaints Policy

Policy statement: Complaints

As a registered childminder I aim to work in close partnership with all parents to meet the needs of their children. Maintaining good communication between both parties will aid this. I expect that parents will immediately bring to my attention any aspect of my service they are not happy with so that every effort can be made to resolve the matter. Parents can make a complaint to me verbally, or in writing.

It is a condition of my registration to investigate all written complaints relating to the fulfilment of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and/or the Childcare Register. I will notify the complainant of the outcome within 28 days of the receipt of the complaint.

I display Ofsted’s poster for parents which introduces Ofsted’s childcare responsibilities and gives Ofsted contact details. You can complain or compliment my service to Ofsted by calling:

0300 123 1231

Or you can write to :

Applications, Regulatory and Contact (ARC) Team
Ofsted
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester M1 2WD

Procedure (how I will put the statement into practice)

I will investigate all complaints and notify the complainant of the outcomes of the investigation within 28 days.

I will keep a written record of all complaints and their outcome for at least three years. Confidentiality will be maintained but, as required, I will provide Ofsted, on request, with a written record of all complaints within a specified period and the action taken as a result of each complaint.

I will record the following information:

The name of the person making the complaint.
The Early Years Foundation Stage requirement(s) or Childcare Register requirements to which the complaint relates.
The nature of the complaint.
The date and time of the complaint.
Any action taken in response to the complaint.
The outcome of the complaint investigation (for example, ways the service has improved).
Details of the information and findings that were given to the person making the complaint, including any action taken.

If the complaint cannot be resolved or if the complaint is of a serious nature and you feel you cannot discuss it with me please contact Ofsted on 03001 231231.

Ofsted produces guidance on concerns and complaints about childminders and childcare providers. This is available on the Ofsted website and provides guidance on the complainant’s right to contact Ofsted.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:
England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements and the requirements of the Childcare Register
Information and Records, Complaints

Fees & Admissions Policy

Fees and admissions policy

Policy statement

It is my policy to ensure that parents are advised of the fees that I charge and what these fees include and exclude. I aim to make my setting accessible to children and families from the local community through open, fair and clearly communicated policies and procedures.

Provision

As outlined in the 2017 EYFS framework, I am restricted to the number and ages of children that I may care for at any one time. As part of my Ofsted registration, I am able to care for 6 children under the age of 8 years, 3 of which may be under 5 years old and 1 of these may be under 1 year old.

Opening hours

My setting is open at these times:

Monday to Friday

8am – 6pm

Childcare and early education entitlements

I offer the following: the universal entitlement for all 3- and 4-year-olds; the extended entitlement for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds with working parents; and the 2-year-old entitlement.

I offer the 30 hours per week of Government funded early education and childcare during term time for 3 and 4 year olds. This does not include consumables (meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, etc) or additional services (outings, classes, etc.)

I claim funding from the local authority for your child after having seen evidence to verify their date of birth at our initial meeting. Parents will be required to fully complete a Parent Declaration Form in order for me to claim any funding and deliver the funded care.

For more information on all entitlements, and to check eligibility criteria please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Attendance during funded sessions

Please inform me of any reason your child is unable to attend. I am required to monitor your child’s attendance and inform the local authority if attendance falls below 90%.

If you take your child out of my setting during funded hours then I am not required to provide alternative sessions.

Fees

Hourly rate £5

Additional charges

I make a charge for certain additional services. These are listed below.

Lunch: £1.50

Dinner: £2

Outings: Discussed with you prior to the trip.

Please note that if you are accessing one of the childcare and early years entitlements, that government funding is not intended to cover the cost of meals, other consumables, additional hours or additional services. If you are only accessing funded hours then these charges are optional and are not a condition of accessing a free place. All additional charges will be itemised on your invoice. If you experience difficulties meeting the cost of these additional services please come and speak to me.

Occasional charges

There may be times that other fees are added to your monthly invoice. These may include:

Late collection fee: £3 per 15 minutes’ late collection.

Late payment fee: Your regular payment is due on 20^th of the previous month. Late payment incurs a fee of £10 per day if I am not informed beforehand.

Unsociable hours: My usual working hours are from 8am until 6pm. If you require care outside of these hours the fee will be £7.50 per hour.

Deposit

It is my policy to charge a deposit. If your child is taking up a funded place, this deposit will be fully refunded when they take up their place as planned.

I require a 2 week non-refundable deposit to secure your place. This serves as an advanced payment and is kept until the end of the contract when it will be removed from your final payment.

Payment

Payment day: 1^st of the month

Payment in advance/arrears: One month in advance

Preferred mode of payment: Bank Transfer

I accept payment via most childcare vouchers. Please check with me as to whether I accept the vouchers provided by your workplace. I am also registered with the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare system.

Holidays and unplanned absences

I take 5 weeks’ holiday each year unpaid. You are welcome to take holiday at the same time which will incur no fee. If you choose to take holiday at a different time then the full fee will apply. I will provide you with my planned holiday dates by the end of March each year.

There are no fees charged on bank holidays as my setting is closed. However, I can consider being open by special request at a rate of £6 per hour.

Bank holidays include: Easter, spring and summer bank holidays, Christmas, Boxing day, New Years day.

If I need to close my setting at short notice, for example because of sickness or emergencies, I will contact you as early as possible to notify you of the setting’s closure. There will be no charge for that day if this occurs.

Food & Drink Policy

Policy statement: Food and drink

It is my policy to provide children with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals, snacks and drinks.

Those responsible for the preparation and handling of food will be competent to do so.

Procedure (how I will put the statement into practice)

Before a child is admitted I will obtain information about any special dietary requirements, preferences and food allergies, and any special health requirements

I will collect, record and act on information from parents about a child’s dietary needs.

Where parents provide meals for their children to eat in my setting I will provide chilled storage for packed lunches and appropriate storage areas for other foodstuffs.

I will also provide children with clean and age-appropriate crockery and eating utensils.

I will respect the diversity of practice around mealtimes e.g. use of chopsticks or fingers for eating.

I will provide children with healthy meals, snacks and drinks as appropriate and recommended by the Food Standards Agency literature.

I will ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times, both in and outside my setting.

As a provider of meals and snacks I am aware of my responsibilities under food hygiene legislation. This includes, if necessary, registration with the relevant Local Authority Environmental Health Department. If this is the case then I am happy to have my premises inspected by a food safety officer.

I will detail any allergens that are present in the food that I prepare for children in accordance with EU Information for Consumers Regulation 2014 and share this with parents/carers

I will list any allergens in ingredients that are present in any food that I produce, as well as being aware when I take children out to eat at other settings. All registered food businesses will have to comply with the legislation so I will make sure I am aware of any allergens contained and make this part of my risk assessment.

I will ensure suitable sterilisation equipment for babies’ food.

I will keep pets out of the food preparation area at all times. If a family pet does gain access to this area then I will ensure that all work surfaces and cooking utensils have been thoroughly cleaned before any food preparation or food handling takes place.

Baby changing facilities will not be near food preparation areas.

I will ensure that I, and everyone caring for children, as well as the children themselves, are aware of good hand washing procedures and how these are carried out.

I will not undertake laundry during times of food preparation and I will ensure that any detergents or soiled clothing will not come into contact with food preparation areas.

If there is an outbreak of food poisoning affecting two or more children looked after on my premises I will notify Ofsted as soon as possible but definitely within 14 days of the incident occurring in order to comply with regulations.

I will keep all food receipts, including those under £10, so that if there is an outbreak of food poisoning on my premises I will be able to trace the outlet where the food was purchased.

I will use the knowledge obtained from my Level 2 Food Hygiene course, completed 1.5.18, to ensure food is always safely prepared and stored, and update this training regularly.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Health, Food and Drink

Illness & Infectious Diseases Policy

Policy statement: Illness and infectious diseases

It is my policy to keep children safe when they are in my care, promote good health and take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection within my childcare setting and while I am off-site.

Procedures (how I will put the statement into practice)

Sick children

If there is a child in my setting who becomes ill whilst in my care, or whom I believe has an infectious illness or disease (for example a severe cold or stomach upset) I will;

Contact the parents as agreed to arrange for the immediate collection of the child
Ensure the child is excluded from my setting until they have been well for 48 hours, or in accordance with Health Authority guidelines.

If I believe a child in my setting is suffering from a disease or illness which requires notification I will inform the parents/guardians of my concerns and act on advice given by Public Health England(details of which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england as to when they will be able to return to my setting. I will also inform Ofsted, or Childminding Agency (if registered with an agency) of any action taken.

I make parents aware of my sickness exclusion policy and keep a record of the arrangements for the exclusion of a child should they become ill whilst in my setting.

If a child has sickness or diarrhoea, an exclusion policy of 48 hours will apply before they can return to the setting.

In accordance with the contract agreed with parents I expect to be paid for the child’s place even if they are excluded from my setting due to an illness or infectious disease.

If I, or one of the members of my family, has a confirmed infectious disease, I will inform parents as soon as I am able.

As I will not be able to offer my childminding service I do not charge parents for the time the service is unavailable, as agreed in the contract.

I will inform the parents of the other children in my setting if a child I care for has a diagnosed infectious disease.

Hygiene

I ensure all adults and children in my setting are aware of good hand-washing procedures, before eating or handling food and after using the toilet.

I ask parents to provide a face flannel and towel for their child, which I wash regularly.

I ensure there is a supply of tissues available for children.

I immediately clean up any spillage of body fluids using a disposable cloth and gloves.

I wear disposable gloves for changing nappies. I will discard these gloves after each change.

I ensure that any animals on the premises are safe to be around children and do not pose a health risk.

I ensure that litter trays and pet food dishes are kept away from children.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

Health, Medicines

Inclusion Policy

Policy statement: Inclusion

I make sure that I actively include all children and their families.

Procedure (how I put the statement into practice)

I provide a range of challenging and enjoyable opportunities for each child to learn and develop to their full potential, taking into account age and stage of development, gender, ethnicity, religion, home language, and ability.

I provide and make sure that all children have access to, a range of books, toys and other resources which reflect positive images and examples of the diversity of life in our society.

I will work closely with parents to support the early identification of need and liaise with other agencies where appropriate to ensure individual children’s needs are met.

I will ensure that my business policies and documents are accessible to all.

I will promote self-esteem and appreciation of others by celebrating the differences which make us all unique. I will regularly review my risk assessments to ensure accessibility and reasonable adjustments are made.

I challenge racist and other discriminatory remarks, attitudes and behaviour from all children and adults with whom I have contact.

I am aware of all legislation and existing codes of practice produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Equality Act 2010 and the Children and Families Act 2014. If I am delivering 2-, 3- and 4-year-old Free Early Education and Care I will give the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice 0-25 years due regard.

I will promote the British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs through my delivery of the EYFS.

I will be proactive in providing care to all children regardless of their individual needs, and consider reasonable adjustments to equipment and routines where necessary.

I am happy to give medication but where this requires medical or technical knowledge I must have training by a healthcare professional before administering this.

I will regularly review, monitor and evaluate my practice and keep up to date by attending relevant training.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
Special Educational Needs

Learning and development requirements

Lost Child Policy

Procedure if a child is lost or goes missing

I will safely supervise children when we go on outings or trips, and undertake a risk assessment.

I will teach the children about safety when we are out and about and tell them what to do if they do become lost according to their age and stage of development. For example, when we get to the park we will talk about where to go if they can’t see me and think that they are lost. I will also teach the children about stranger danger and shouting NO if they feel threatened. Older children could use their mobile phone to summon help or phone me if they were lost or worried.

If a child goes missing I would first check our arranged meeting place. I would also shout their name and do a quick search of the immediate area. I would ensure that the other children in my care were together and with me. If the child cannot be found then I will tell the police, provide a description of the child and their clothing and search the area.

If a child goes missing in a public place e.g. a library, park, shop or shopping centre I will also alert the staff, park warden and security staff.

Other children in my care will be kept with me and reassured.

I will advise the relevant parents as soon as is reasonably practical to do so.

After the event, I will record the incident and inform Ofsted.

This policy supports the following requirements and standards:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

Information and Records – Information for Parents and Carers

Safeguarding Policy

Safeguarding children

As a childminder, I am the lead safeguarding practitioner for my setting.

My first responsibility and priority is towards the children in my care. If I have any cause for concern I will report it to the relevant bodies, following the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) procedures. The name of our LSCB is the Essex Safeguarding Children Board and the LSCB procedures can be found at www.escb.co.uk.

I understand that child abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, domestic, or a mixture of these, and am aware of the signs and symptoms of these.

I am aware that I must have due regard to the need to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. This is referred to in the Prevent Duty. I am also aware of the signs and indicators of extremism or radicalisation. If I had any concerns I would contact the Prevent Officer in my local area (no specific designated officer) and my LSCB as above.

I am aware of the Department for Education telephone helpline (020 7340 7264) to enable staff and governors to raise concerns relating to extremism directly. Concerns can also be raised by email to counter.extremism@education.gsi.gov.uk

I must notify Ofsted/my Childminding Agency of any allegations of abuse that are alleged to have taken place while the child is in my care, including any allegations against me, or any members of my family, or other adults or children in my home who have had contact with minded children.

I must also ensure that no individual who is unsuitable to work with children has unsupervised access to a child in my care. I have read and understand the safeguarding and welfare requirements of EYFS. I have also read the national statutory guidance document Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 and What to do if you are Worried a Child is being Abused – Advice for Practitioners 2015. I have also read and understand the Ofsted safeguarding guidance – Inspecting Safeguarding in Early Years, Education and Skills settings.

Procedure (how I put the statement into practice)

I keep up to date with child protection issues and relevant legislation by taking regular training courses. The date of my last training was 10.3.18 and by reading relevant publications (Nursery World),

I follow the procedures outlined in my confidentiality policy. I aim to share all information with parents but in some instances (where I am worried about a child’s wellbeing) I may have to refer concerns without discussing this with you.

I work together with parents to make sure the care of their child is consistent – please refer to my Working with Parents policy.

Children will only be released from my care to the parent/carer or to someone named and authorised by them. A password agreed between us might be used to confirm identity if the person collecting the child is not previously known to me. Children will not be released into the care of anyone that I have reason to believe is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Parents must notify me of any concerns they have about their child, and any accidents, incidents or injuries affecting the child, which I will record and ask parents to sign.

Unless I believe that it would put the child at risk of further harm, I will discuss concerns with a child’s parent if I notice:

significant changes in children’s behaviour;
deterioration in children’s general well-being;
unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse or neglect;
children’s or parents’ comments which give cause for concern, including expressing extremist views;
any reasons to suspect neglect or abuse outside the setting, for example in the child’s home; and/or inappropriate behaviour displayed by other members of staff, or any person working with children. For example inappropriate sexual comments, excessive one-to one attention beyond the requirements of their usual role and responsibilities, or inappropriate sharing of images.

I will ensure I have at least three relevant contacts for the child, so that I have alternative contact details in the case of unexpected absences.

Where the child fails to attend unexpectedly, I would take all necessary action to attempt to contact their parents. If contact cannot be made after one day (depending on circumstances), I will visit the home of the child. Any unexpected absence will be reported to the Police, or other safeguarding agency according to individual circumstances.

I recognise the additional barriers that exist when recognising the signs of abuse and neglect of children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

If a child tells me that they or another child is being abused, I will:

Show that I have heard what they are saying, and that I take their allegations seriously.
Encourage the child to talk, but I will not prompt them or ask them leading questions. I will not interrupt when a child is recalling significant events and will not make a child repeat their account.
Explain what actions I must take, in a way that is appropriate to the age and understanding of the child.
Record what I have been told using exact words where possible.
Make a note of the date, time, place and people who were present at the discussion.

I will call the local social services’ duty desk for advice and an assessment of the situation.

I will follow this phone call up with a letter to the Duty team within 48 hours. I will record the concern and all contact with Children’s Services thereafter.

If an allegation is made against me, any member of my family, or any other adult or child in my setting I will report it to Ofsted/my Childminding Agency and the Local Authority designated officer or team of officers, following the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. I will also contact PACEY’s Helpline on 0300 003 0005 for advice and support.

In all instances I will record:

the child’s full name and address
the date and time of the record
factual details of the concern, for example bruising, what the child said, who was present
details of any previous concerns
details of any explanations from the parents
any action taken such as speaking to parents.

It is not my responsibility to attempt to investigate the situation myself.

The use of mobile phones and cameras

I understand that mobile phones are an everyday part of life for parents and childminders and with that in mind have laid out my procedure for their use:

I will ensure my mobile phone is fully charged and with me at all times in case of emergencies.
I have the facility to take photographs on both my mobile phone and camera and will seek your permission to take any photographs of your child to record activities and share their progress with you.
Any photographs taken will be deleted after either emailing to you or printed for use in your child’s learning journey
I will not publish any photographs of your child on any social networking sites or share with any other person without your permission.

I request that you do not use your mobile phone whilst dropping off and collecting your child/children

Any visitors to the setting will also be asked not to use their mobile phone

If your child has a mobile phone, games console etc with camera facilities that they wish to bring into the setting please let me know. This is so that we can work together for the safety of all children in attendance and ensure appropriate access to material when using the internet.

In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 I have registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as a data controller to allow me to store digital images on an SD card device/computer.

Useful contacts:

Duty Assessment Team: 0345 603 7630

Ofsted: 0300 123 1231

PACEY: 0300 003 0005

Prevent Officer: 0333 013 9797

This policy supports the following safeguarding and welfare requirements:

England
Meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.

Child Protection