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Policies

At Puddle-ducks Pre-school our policies are reviewed annually to ensure they reflect our current practice and that they are in line with the latest legislation.  

Copies of our policies and procedures are available for you to read at any time and are listed under the following headings:-

 

COVID-19 CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ADDENDUM

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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

Children’s rights & entitlement
Safeguarding children
The Prevent Duty & Promoting British Values
Looked after children
Annex A

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ENVIRONMENT

Confidentiality & client access to records
Mobile phone & camera
Information sharing
Uncollected child
Missing child
Supervision of children on outings & visits
Maintaining children’s safety & security on the premises
Making a complaint
Whistle Blowing policy

EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Value diversity & promoting equality
Supporting children with Special educational Needs
Achieving positive behaviour

PROMOTING HEALTH & HYGIENE

Administering medicines
Managing children with allergies
Nappy changing
No – Smoking
First aid
Sun Care

SUITABLE PEOPLE

Employment & staffing
Induction of staff/volunteers, managers
Student placements

SUITABLE EQUIPMENT, PREMISES & ENVIRONMENT

Risk Assessment

Lone Working

Health & Safety General Standards

Fire safety & Emergency Evacuation

Recording & Reporting Accidents/Incidents

Food Hygiene

ORGANISATION

Admissions policy
The role of the key person & settling in
Essential elements of the key person role
Puddle-Ducks prospectus
Parent involvement policy
Working in partnership with other agencies
Working in partnership with other settings

DOCUMENTATION

Children’s records
Provider records
Transfer of records to school