Company Policies

COMPASSIONATE LEAVE POLICY In the event you suffer a bereavement involving a member of your family or a close friend, the Company will exercise its discretion to allow reasonable time off. What is reasonable will be determined on a case by case basis and the type of leave, whether paid or unpaid, will depend on …

LOW LEVEL CONCERNS POLICY A low-level concern is any concern, doubt, or worry that a member of staff or volunteer may have acted in a way that conflicts with the standards and values of the Company. It includes any behaviour which does not meet the expectations set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct. Introduction …

DOMESTIC ABUSE POLICY Introduction 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 …

MENOPAUSE SUPPORT POLICY Scope This policy sets out your rights if you are experiencing menopausal symptoms and explains the support available to you. What is the menopause 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 …

WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH POLICY Statement of intent 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. Bristol …

POOR PERFORMANCE POLICY Performance Improvement Procedure It is in everybody’s interest for employees to perform well at their jobs and the Company aims to ensure that you are given the support needed to ensure that you can do so. Where there are issues with performance then you should receive feedback from your manager setting out …

REMEDYING MISTAKES POLICY The purpose of this policy is to help staff understand what they should do if they make a mistake. You are required to be familiar with your rights and obligations in this Staff Handbook and also the BCC procedures set out in the policies, Terms and Conditions, and for Managers, the Managers …

SUPERVISION POLICY The purpose of this policy is to set out why, how and when supervision meetings are held with all staff. Supervision is required under the EYFS. It’s a formal way of finding out how staff are getting on in their role, an outlet for concerns and a way of offering support. Supervision – …

STAFF INDUCTION AND PROBATION POLICY This policy is to ensure that all staff are given a thorough and efficient induction so that they have a working awareness of all BCC policies and know how the nursery operates on a daily basis. Mentoring – a relationship between an experienced person and a less experienced person for …

MEETINGS Staff meetings are a useful way to disseminate information quickly and provide a platform for staff feedback. All staff (including cooks and housekeepers when appropriate) shall attend staff meetings, which shall take place monthly or bi-monthly at the manager’s discretion, and not in the same week as Cascade Training, unless this is unavoidable. Due …