Company Rules

INTERNET AND EMAIL Introduction Please also refer to the E-Safety Policy. The Company’s computer system contains an e-mail facility, which is intended to promote effective communication on matters relating to the Company’s business. The e-mail system should therefore be used for that purpose only. You have no right to privacy when using the Company’s computer …

The Company will endeavour to open for business every normal working day regardless of weather conditions. You should observe the Bad Weather, Emergency and Disaster Recovery Policy in the Policy Folder The Company expects you to make every reasonable effort to come to work while staying safe. You should go and work at a different …

At commencement of your employment with the Company you will be required to participate in an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Status Check to ensure that you do not have any undisclosed convictions. If you have an existing DBS Certificate and are on the Update Service when you commence employment with the Company, with …

This relates to all written communication including letters, emails and correspondence sent through Connect Childcare (ParentZone). Please also refer to the Internet and Email Policy (9) in this Handbook. All written correspondence must be written in accordance with best practice and high standards of written communication. The content and language must be consistent with best …

The Company reserves the right to search you and any of your property, including data held on any mobile phone or camera, held on the Company’s premises at any time if there are reasonable grounds to believe that you are guilty of theft or in possession of illegal drugs or prohibited property or substances or …

Proper attire is necessary to maintain an image which reflects the Company’s professionalism and high standards. It is important that dress is appropriate for the Company’s environment, but also important that you can feel comfortable in all weathers and during all roles and activities with the children. You must wear black or white flat shoes, …

Telephone calls of a personal nature should be accepted or made only in cases of emergency. You can give the nursery telephone number to family/childminders/schools etc for use in case of sickness or emergency. Use of mobile telephones is prohibited in childcare areas. Car parks are considered a childcare area if children are in the …

UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE Any absence which does not comply with the provisions of your contract of employment relating to holidays or sickness or which has not been expressly authorised by the Company in advance shall be regarded as an unauthorised absence and will result in disciplinary action being taken. Employees who deliberately fail to attend work …

JURY DUTY Leave of absence will normally be granted to employees called for jury duty. If you receive a notice of jury duty you must notify your manager as soon as possible in order that arrangements may be made to cover your position. An employee on jury duty will be expected to work as much …

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Whilst working for the Company your overriding responsibilities are:- To observe all safety rules and to act in a manner that ensures your own health and safety and the health and safety of others; and To act wholeheartedly in the best interests of the Company. Any conduct that either puts your own health …