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OPENING TIMES
TERM DATES
Spring Term
Wed 4th January 2012 to Fri 30th March 2012
Half Term
Mon 13th to Fri 17th Feb 2012
Easter Break
Mon 2nd Apr 2012 to Fri 13th Apr 2012
Policies & Procedures
*A full copy of our policies is available in the setting.
The setting's policies help us to make sure that the service provided by the setting is a high quality one and that being a member of the setting is an enjoyable and beneficial experience for each child and his/her parents.
The staff and parents of the setting work together to adopt the policies and they all have the
opportunity to take part in the annual review of the policies. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like to be involved in the review.
The staff and parents of the setting work together to adopt the policies and they all have the
opportunity to take part in the annual review of the policies. Please speak to a member of staff if you would like to be involved in the review.
Discipline & behaviour
At The Early Bird Pre-School we believe that children and adults flourish best in an well-organised environment where everyone knows what is expected of them and children are free to develop their play and learning without fear of being hurt or hindered by anyone else. We aim to work towards an environment in which children can develop self-discipline and self-esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement.
Safeguarding Children
We comply with the procedures approved by the Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board. We intend to create an environment in which children are safe from abuse and any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to.
All staff are thoroughly checked before employment and are also checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). All staff will attend safeguarding children training when they join the organisation as and when courses become available.
All staff are thoroughly checked before employment and are also checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB). All staff will attend safeguarding children training when they join the organisation as and when courses become available.
Denisse Skewis, Rosemary Williams and Ebony Connah are responsible for Safeguarding Children.
Special needs
As part of our setting's policy to make sure that its provision meets the needs of each individual child, we take account of any special needs a child may have. The setting works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2000).
Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators are Syreta Scott and Tracie Newton.
Confidentiality
Staff at The Early Birds can sometimes come into contact with confidential information. To ensure that all those coming to and working at The Early Birds can do so with confidence.
We respect confidentiality in the following ways:-
- Parents will have ready access to the files and records of their own child but will not have access to information about any other child.
- Staff will not discuss individual children, other than for the purposes of curriculum planning or to discuss individual needs (e.g. toilet training issues etc).
- Information given by parents/carers will not be passed on to other adults without permission.
If any person other than the parent or carer known to staff is collecting a child, then it is important that we are informed who that person will be, what their name is and a description, so as to ensure the safety & security of the child. Children will not be released to anyone unknown to the staff members.
ClothingWe do suggest that you do not put your child's 'best' clothes on to come to Pre-School, although every child is encouraged to wear an apron for painting etc, we would not insist on a child wearing one, if it meant that they would not take part in a 'messy' activity. Also even with an apron on 'accidents' may still happen.
We do have T-shirts and sweatshirts with our Logo on, both come in Red and Navy and are available in various sizes for parents to purchase if they wish to do so.
Birthdays
We love to help the children in celebrating their birthdays. We welcome parents sending in some sweets, cakes or treats to share with their friends.
Sickness
If your child has suffered from sickness or diarrhoea then please keep them at home for at least 48 hours following the last occurance.
Should a child become sick at Pre-School, every effort will be made to contact the parents. Please ensure that you leave the relevant contact names and numbers including mobile numbers to ensure that contact can be made, and that you inform us of any changes. The Pre-School reserves the right to contact a doctor or take a child to hospital in the event of an emergency.
If your child is on prescribed medication and you would like the medication to be administered at Pre-School then you will be asked to complete an 'Administration of medicines' form providing us with clear written instructions of the dosage amount and time.
Please note under no circumstances will we administer medication that has not been prescribed by a doctor and that has not got the child's name clearly printed on it.