Keeping children safe
Our policies
WASPS is run in accordance with the policies set out below, which are in line with and updated according to guidance from the Early Learning Alliance.
01.03 Group rooms and corridors
01.06 Children’s bathroom/changing areas
01.07 Short trips and excursions
01.13 Threats and abuse towards staff and volunteers
01.14 Entrances and approach to the building
01.15 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
01.17 Festival and other decorations
01.20 Notifiable incident, non- child protection
01.21 Emergency evacuation and lock-down
03. Food safety and nutrition policy
03.01 Food preparation and storage
03.02 Food for play and cooking
03.03 Meeting dietary requirements
04. Accidents and emergency treatment
04.01 Administration of medication
04.04 Allergies and food intolerance
05.01 Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity policy
06.01 Early years child protection and safeguarding policy
06.02 Concerns and allegations of serious harm or abuse against staff, volunteers or agency staff
06.03 Visitor or intruder on the premises
06.07 Death of a child on site
06.11 Absence reporting policy
07.01 Children’s records and data protection
07.02 Confidentiality, recording and sharing information
08. Staff, volunteers and students policy
08.03 Deployment of volunteers and parent helpers
09. Early years practice policy
09.01 Waiting list and admissions
09.03 Prime times – The role of the key person
09.04 Prime times - Settling in and transitions
09.05 Prime times - Snack times and mealtimes
09.06 Prime times – Arrivals and departures
09.07 Prime times – Intimate care and nappy changing
09.08 Prime times - Sleep and rest time
09.09 Promoting positive behaviour
09.10 Identification, assessment and support for children with SEND
09.11 Prime times - transition to school
09.12 Progress check at age two
10. Working in partnership with parents and other agencies policy
10.01 Complaints procedure for parents and service users
