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.
01.4 Childrens bathrooms, changing areas
01.5 Short trips, outings and excursions
01.8 Entrances and approach to the building
01.9 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
01.11 Jewellery and hair accessories
01.14 Notifiable incident, non-child protection
01.15 Terrorist threat, attack and lock-down
03. Food safety and nutrition policy
03.1 Food preparation, storage and purchase
03.2 Food for play and cooking activities
03.3 Menu planning and nutrition
03.4 Meeting dietary requirements
04.1 Accidents and emergency treatment
04.2 Administration of medicine
04.3 Life-saving medication and invasive treatments
04.4 Allergies and food intolerance
05. Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity policy
06. Early Years Safeguarding Policy OCC
06.1 Responding to safeguarding or child protection concerns
06.1a Child welfare and protection summary
06.1b Safeguarding incident reporting form
06.1c Confidential safeguarding incident report form
06.3 Visitor or intruder on the premises
06.8a Care plan for looked after children form
07.1 Confidentiality, recording and sharing information
08. Staff, volunteers and students policy
08.2 Deployment of volunteers and parent helpers
09.1 Waiting list and admissions
09.3 Prime times – The role of the key person
09.4 Prime times – arrivals and departures
09.5 Prime times – Snack-times and mealtimes (older children)
09.6 Prime times – Sleep and rest time
09.7 Promoting positive behaviour
09.8 Identification, assessment and support for children with SEND
09.9 Prime times – Transition to school
09.10 Progress check at age two
10. Working in partnership with parents and other agencies policy
10.1 Complaints procedure for parents and service users
