Policies & 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.
1. Child Protection1.1 Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
 1.1a Prevent Policy
 1.1b FGM Policy
1.2 Looked After Children
1.3 Arrivals, Departures and Uncollected Child
1.4 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*

• Annual Declaration
• Roles and Responsibilities*

• Appraisal*

2.2 Student Placements
2.3 Induction of Employees and Volunteers

• Induction Checklist*

2.4 First Aid
2.5 Staffing
2.6 Overtime
2.7 Whistleblowing Policy
*Under review by Committee & Manager. Some details to be clarified

3. Key Person and TransitionsPolicies 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. Health4.1 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 Management5.1 Promoting Positive Behaviour
Section under review

6. Safety and Suitability of Premises6.1 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 Opportunities7.1 Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality
7.2 Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs

8. Records and Information8.1 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
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