Policies and Procedures

Great Longstone Pre-School has in place a series of Policies and Procedures aimed at ensuring the development, safety and wellbeing of all children that attend the setting.  

All policies are available within the setting or can be viewed below.
This document summarises who has signed off each policy and lists any specific individuals named in the policies, when they were last reviewed and when they are due for the next review.

1. Child Protection

1.1 Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
1.2 Looked After Children
1.3 Arrivals and Departures
1.4 Uncollected Child
1.5 Missing Child
1.6 Use of Mobile Phones, Cameras and Social Media

2. Suitable People and Staffing (including Staff Qualifications, Training, Support & Skills)


2.1 Employment* 2.2 Student Placements
2.3 Induction of Employees and Volunteers2.4 First Aid*
2.5 Staffing
2.6 Overtime
*Under review by Committee & Manager. Some details to be clarified

3. Key Person and Transitions

Policies reviewed/updated by committee May/Jun 2016. Ready for review by Manager & printing/signing.
3.1 The role of the Key Person and Settling In
3.2 Transition to Infants

4. Health

4.1 Administering Medicines*
4.2 Managing Children who are Sick, Infectious or with Allergies*
4.3 Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents*
4.4 Nappy Changing
4.5 Food and Drink
4.6 Food Hygiene
*Under review by Committee & Manager. Some details to be clarified



5. Behaviour Management

Policies reviewed by committee Jun2016 but need Manager review.
5.1 Promoting Positive Behaviour
Section under review

6. Safety and Suitability of Premises

Policies reviewed/updated by committee May 2016. Ready for review by Manager & printing/signing - JE to discuss Fire Safety.
6.1 Health & Safety General Standards
6.2 Maintaining Children's Safety and Security on the Premises
6.3 Supervision of Children on Outings and Visits
6.4 Risk Assessment
6.5 Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
6.6 Animals in the Setting
6.7 No Smoking
6.8 Snow Closure

7. Equal Opportunities

Policies reviewed by committee Jun2016 but need Manager review.
7.1 Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality
7.2 Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs

8. Records and Information


All policies in this section have been reviewed by committee Jun2016 and require Manager review
8.1 Admissions
See New Starter page for the most up-to-date welcome letter, registration form, parental permissions form and getting-to-know-you form.
8.2 Parental Involvement
8.3 Children's Records
8.4 Provider's Records
8.5 Transfer of Records to School
8.6 Confidentiality and Client Access to Records
8.7 Information Sharing
8.8 Working in Partnership with Other Agencies
8.9 Making a Complaint
8.10 Fees and Funding
8.11 Reserves & Investment DRAFT
8.12 Conflict of Interests - DRAFT
8.13 Risk Management - DRAFT