Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Policy
The Children Act states that the welfare of the child is paramount. It is therefore
necessary to set down in writing certain policies that apply to all staff, parents,
carers, and visitors. There are no exceptions.
Smoking
We recognise that many people in society smoke, however we also recognise that
smoking is an activity disapproved of by many parents/ carers and to which they do
not want their children exposed to it. Kingswood understand that our employees
have the right to work and have periods of rest from work in a smoke- free
environment.
WE THEREFORE OPERATE A NO SMOKING POLICY.
No one is permitted to smoke in the building. If the member of staff is a smoker the
uniform provided by Kingswood uniform is to be removed and replaced with staffs
own clothes.
Alcohol
The bringing of alcohol into the premises is strictly forbidden. If you have purchased
alcohol, please leave it with someone, or leave it in your car, out of sight. If it is not
possible, please see the manager to inform them that you have alcohol. They will
arrange for its self-keeping until you leave for the day. Random alcohol tests are
carried out by management as part of protecting the children of Kingswood.
Drugs
Providing that medication is prescribed, we may have it on the premises. Any
medication must be kept in the medication box in the room where your child is
situated. Should you be taking any medication that may have an adverse effect on
you, please inform the manager (Afsheen Siddik).
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO BRING ANY NON-PROPRIETYORY DRUGS
ONTO THE PREMISES
If a parent/ carer arrives at the Nursery to collect a child and appears to be under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, the nursery has every right to refuse the child
being taken out of our care until an appropriate adult can collect them. Any staff,
volunteer or student who appears to be under the influence of any of the above will
be subject to the nursery discipline procedure, and may be asked to leave. Random
drug tests are carried out as part of protecting the children.
Packed Lunch Policy
At Kingswood Daycare Nursery we believe that mealtimes should be a social time
where skills can be developed and food tasted. We recognise the importance of
balanced diet in promoting a child growth, development, and behaviour.
Our nursery provides a hot meal for every individual child using outside catering
company called Zebedees to ensure all children’s dietary needs are met and catered
for. Company provides a range of seven menus ranging from halal, vegetarian,
gluten free, diary free, egg free and beef free all main meals are served with
vegetables and choices of fruit or yoghurt for deserts.
Healthy snack is served during the day at 10am, 2:30pm and 5:00pm. This consist
of light and nutritious food, such as:
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Rice cakes
Cheese and cucumber
Pitta bread and Humus
Crackers
Variety of fruits
Vegetables
Fresh water and milk are available throughout the day.
Tea is served at 4pm and is freshly prepared by onsite chef under the strictest of
hygiene conditions. We ensure this meal consists only healthy foods suitable for all
children.
Kingswood Daycare Nursery is registered with the Food Standards Agency, and all
nursery staff hold food hygiene certificates.
Kingswood Daycare Nursery is a nut and pork free nursery, and our menu is
available in hallway area.
Mobile Phone and Camera Policy
It is the policy of Kingswood Daycare Nursery setting to use digital cameras to take
pictures of the children within our care. Mobile phones will not be used in this
manner. Staff are not permitted to use their mobile phones whilst on duty, and if
they need to use them this is only permitted during their break time. Any member of
staff that is caught with their phone in use will be subject to disciplinary action. All
staff mobile phones are kept in the office.
Only children with written consent allowed to be photographed with nursery camera
for educational purposes.
We will not take photographs:
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When your child is having a nappy changed
When your child is not fully clothed or dressed in appropriate way for the
activity provided.
When your child is in the toilet/ bathroom area.
Which will be published on the internet.
We will not send photographs of children via mobile phones, fax or emails.
Late Collection Fees
A rate of £15 will be charged for every 15 minutes that any child is collected later
than their pre-arranged time and £50 for every hour thereafter or part there of as
this can severely affect the staffing ratios numbers required by Ofsted or requiring to
stay behind their normal working hours. It is expected that parents/carers will inform
nursery when cannot pick up the child on time.
Late Payment Fees
In case of overdue fees, the nursery shall be entitled to charge interest and
compensation at the rates prevailing from time to time under the Late Payment of
Commercial Debts Interest Act on any sum, as well as before or after any
Judgement, not paid by the parents by the due date. An administration fee of
£25.00 will also be payable together with any charges made by our bank arising out
of the non-payment of any standing order/direct debit or cheque. Any reminders for
non-payment of fees will incur a fee of £25.00 per reminder. If you miss your
nursery payment date 3 times or more, you will be asked to set up direct debit
collecting nursery fees on monthly basis directly from your account.
Uniform
All children from 2 years onwards must wear full uniform to nursery. Uniform can be
purchased from the office.
Holidays Discount
40% discount applies only up to 1 months of holidays taken during a school year
providing that full 8 weeks’ notice is given and a holiday form is filled in; any
additional holidays will be charged at normal rates discount doesn’t apply to short
notice requests.
Absence
Parents are expected to inform nursery about child’s absence and possible time of
return. If child is not well and parent would prefer the child to stay at home it will be
expected that parents/cares will communicate this information to the management
on regular basis.
I have read and understood the above policies
Child’s name………………………………………………………………DOB…………………..
Parent/carer name:……………………………………………Signature……………….
Date Signed……………………………………….