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 …
Policy 16: Criminal Convictions
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 …
Policy 17: Inclement Weather
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 …
Policy 18: Disciplinary Policy
The Company always tries to deal with disciplinary issues fairly and promptly. This procedure sets out the framework under which allegations of misconduct will be investigated and considered. While the procedure set out in this policy will be appropriate in most cases, there may be situations in which it is not practicable to comply with …
Policy 19: Grievance Policy
Dealing with grievances informally The Company aims to be responsive to concerns raised by employees and if you are unhappy with something affecting you at work you are encouraged to raise this with your room leader. If that is not possible then you should speak to your nursery manager who will try to assist you …
Policy 20: Equal Opportunities Policy
Equal Opportunities Statement We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We are fully committed to: Treating all of our …
Policy 21: Harassment And Bullying Policy
HARASSMENT AND BULLYING POLICY The Company is committed to providing a working environment free from harassment and bullying, which includes sexual harassment, and ensuring all staff are treated, and treat others, with dignity and respect. This includes harassment or bullying which occurs at work and out of the workplace, such as on business trips or …
Policy 22: Equal Pay Policy
EQUAL PAY POLICY The Company is committed to the principle of equal pay for men and women. In this context “pay” includes not only remuneration but also other benefits of employment such as promotion and training opportunities and access to facilities provided within the employment package from time to time. The Company is committed to …
Policy 23: Stress Policy
STRESS POLICY Scope We are committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff. We recognise the importance of identifying and tackling the causes of work-related stress. We also recognise that personal stress, while unrelated to the workplace, can adversely affect the wellbeing of staff at work. We want to support the mental …
Policy 24: Relationships At Work
RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK Scope This policy covers all employees of the Company. It is intended to provide guidance in areas where personal relationships overlap with working relationships and is intended to ensure that individual members of staff are not open to allegations of impropriety, bias, abuse of authority or conflict of interest. It is also …