Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Staff should always involve the nursery DSL as soon as possible. The DSL is the Nursery Manager. In the Manager’s absence, the DSL is the Deputy Manager or Assistant Deputy Manager. One of the Manager, Deputy Manager or Assistant Deputy Manager is on site at nursery at all times during opening …
Safeguarding – Appendix 2
What to do if you have concerns about a child Click to enlarge
Safeguarding – Appendix 1
Types of Abuse and Signs and Symptoms of Abuse Click to enlarge
Safeguarding Policy
INTRODUCTION 1. PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLES 1.1 The purpose of this policy is to set out Bristol Childcare’s commitment to safeguarding including details of our Child Protection procedures. 1.2 We recognise that safeguarding involves “…providing help and support to meet the needs of children as soon as problems emerge; protecting children from maltreatment, …
Collection Policy – Appendix 1
Collection Form Click to download printable document – child-collection-form_chse (73kb)
Behaviour – Appendix 1
ABC Chart and Checklist Click to download printable documents: ABC_Positive_Behaviour (25kb) ABC_Checklist (25kb)
Agency Staff – Appendix 1
Agency/Student Induction Checklist (AIC) Click to download printable document – Agency_Student_Induction_Checklist_HSFORM (106kb)
Student and Volunteers Policy
The purpose of policy is to set out how we ensure students/volunteers are properly instructed and monitored so that their experience at Bristol Childcare is positive for both them and the children, whilst ensuring we keep everyone safe. Work experience students – from school, aged 15 or 16, usually work for a week. Childcare student …
Special Educational Needs and Disability Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out how we identify and support any children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Each nursery has a SEND Co-ordinator (SENCO) who work in accordance with DfE guidance: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/622894808fa8f526d8531647/The_Role_of_the_Early_Years_SENCO.pdf OUR PRINCIPLES 1. It is recognised that each child is unique and will learn and grow …
Sleeping at Nursery Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out procedures to ensure children are comfortable and safe when sleeping at nursery. UNDER TWOS When a child under two starts at nursery, parents fill in a baby routine form. We will then do what we can to follow a child’s sleep pattern at nursery, accepting that …