Introduction 49.1 A positive culture where concerns can be identified and spoken about openly is a vital component of a strong safeguarding system. All adults who have contact with children at the Company’s nurseries must behave appropriately and behaviour which is not consistent with the standards and values of the Company, and which does not …
48. Domestic Abuse Policy
Introduction 48.1 The Company understands that it has a duty of care to employees and a legal responsibility to provide a safe and effective work environment. As such, the Company is committed to ensuring that any employee who is the victim of domestic abuse has the right to raise the issue with us in the …
47. Menopause Support Policy
Scope 47.1 This policy sets out the rights of employees experiencing menopausal symptoms and explains the support available to them. What is the menopause 47.2 The menopause is a natural event in most women’s lives during which they stop having periods and experience hormonal changes such as a decrease in oestrogen levels. It usually occurs …
46. Wellbeing and Mental Health Policy
Statement of intent 46.1 As a Bristol Childcare team we emphasise the importance of positive relationships. This begins with the relationship between staff. The Company promotes a mutually welcoming atmosphere amongst staff so that all staff are made to feel included as a whole staff team and within specific teams. 46.2 Bristol Childcare is committed …
Professional code of conduct
By becoming a member of Bristol Childcare staff, I sign up to the following Code of Conduct. This applies to when I am at work in a Nursery and also when I am at training or otherwise representing Bristol Childcare: I will always keep in mind the Bristol Childcare ethos and will do all I …
Appendix 7 – Appraisal Form
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Appendix 9 – Peer to Peer Observations
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Appendix 8 – Spot Check
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45. Poor performance policy
Scope 45.1 The company rules in this Policy apply to all employees who have over 24 month’s service. Those employees with less than 24 month’s service may be subject to an abbreviated procedure. This Policy does not apply to agency workers or self-employed contractors. It does not apply to cases involving genuine sickness …
Rules and procedures
We hope that this handbook, whilst detailing Company rules, procedures and policies is a useful and clear guide to your employment rights, what the Company expects from you and how, should things go wrong, the Company will try to address grievances and work place problems. Your relationship with the Company is governed by the policies …