South Gloucestershire Play Policy Objectives: Objective One: The provision extends the choice and control that children have over their play, the freedom they enjoy and the satisfaction they gain from it. Objective Two: The provision recognises the child’s need to test boundaries and responds positively to that need. Objective Three: The provision manages the balance …
Challenging Play Policy
The purpose of this policy is to explain what we mean by challenging play, why we believe it is important and how we ensure it is carried out in an appropriate way. WHAT IS CHALLENGING PLAY? “Play providers fail in their responsibility if they do not create opportunities that allow children and young people to …
Behaviour Policy
We understand that a child’s behaviour is their way of expressing their emotions. Therefore, the purpose of this policy is to set out how we help children learn how to express and understand their emotions and how we help children and parents when behaviour causes concern. OUR ETHOS Staff manage rooms with a positive approach …
Extreme Weather, Emergency and Disaster Recovery Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that parents and staff understand what to do in the case of Extreme weather such as snow which disrupts normal operations of the nursery Emergencies, such as flooding, gas leaks and any incident which is beyond the control of Bristol Childcare but which directly affects our nurseries …
Agency Staff Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out how we ensure agency staff are properly instructed and monitored so that their experience at Bristol Childcare is positive for both them and the children. Agency staff are used to cover staff sickness, holiday, and group training. We aim to keep agency staff to a minimum …
Admittance – Appendix 1
Appendix 1 – Regular Contractors and Administrative Staff Anna Cattermole – Accounts Manager Mike Coles – Builder Nicky Agar – Assistant …
Admittance to Building and Staff Recognition Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that anyone not recognised at the door is not admitted without being identified. ADMITTANCE The nursery is locked, the gates closed and the areas are contained at all times. Admittance can only be made via the intercom or code. No one is admitted that the staff do …
Admissions Policy
The purpose of this policy is to set out how we organise for people to visit and register with our nurseries. We have an “open-door” ethos and do not refuse any child due to reasons of, for example, disability or race. Please see our Non-Discrimination Policy. Enquiries are made by telephone, in person or by email. …
Activities, Experience and Learning Policy
Activities, Experience and Learning Policy The purpose of this policy is to explain the types of activities provided and set out how we support children in their learning and development. See also our Curriculum Statement at Appendix 1. OUR ETHOS We believe that children learn best when they are happy and engaged. Learning is not …
Accident Policy – Appendix 1
First Aid Bag Checklist Click to download printable document – First Aid Bag Contents Checklist