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 …

FIRE Employees shall ensure good standards of housekeeping at all times. A clean and tidy workplace is less likely to be a source of fire. Any act or omission, which you believe may constitute a fire risk, should be immediately notified to your manager who will take the appropriate action. All potential fire hazards will …

SMOKING Purpose This policy has been developed to protect all employees, service users, customers and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke and to ensure compliance with laws that ban smoking in public places (including workplaces). Exposure to second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoking, increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. …

ACCIDENTS Absences resulting from accidents at work are treated as sickness absence and the Company’s normal rules will apply to such absences (See Section 3). All accidents and incidents (including near-miss incidents) involving any adults (including but not limited to staff, parents, contractors and visitors) must be reported to the nursery manager so that the …

HOLIDAYS Your annual holiday entitlement is set out in your contract of employment. A week for the purposes of holiday calculation is your normal working week. In December you are only entitled to take one day of holiday (in addition to the 3 days you must take between Christmas and New Year), unless specifically requested …

DENTISTS, DOCTORS, OPTICIANS AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS Whenever possible such appointments should be made outside of working hours. There is no right to time off for non-emergency check-ups. Where it is absolutely essential that such appointments are arranged during your working day, disruption must be kept to a minimum by arranging the appointment at the very …

SICKNESS, INJURY AND SICK PAY Scope 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. Process for Sickness Absence 3.1 You are expected to be available to work during your normal working hours. …

ATTENDANCE AND TIMEKEEPING The Company expects excellent attendance and timekeeping. Persistent lateness or repeated unauthorised absence will normally be treated as gross misconduct. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are at work and ready to start work at your scheduled starting time. If you are sick or injured and cannot attend work …