Policies

Policies

Behaviour and Discipline policy
It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure consistency, gentleness and understanding in their attitude. In this way, we endeavour to influence a child’s future conduct, rather than emphasising negative points in past behaviour.

In the event of a child’s behaviour being damaging to themselves or others, a member of staff will chat with the child and help them understand rules, boundaries and actions.

Parents will always be informed if a child has had to be removed from a serious area of conflict. If a child’s behaviour is such that all efforts to remedy their behaviour fails, a senior member of staff will discuss the situation with the child’s parents to decide on future action.

All children are educated to show care and consideration for others. This is practiced by all of our staff and our conduct and interactions must be equally positive and purposeful. 

Parental Involvement
KinderWorld nursery staff will always welcome parents who wish to visit their child during the day. Similarly, parents may telephone at any time during nursery opening hours and speak with the member of staff they require. Parents are assured that any information exchanged with the staff is treated confidentially, within legal constraints.

Staff will follow the parents’ wishes wherever possible and take into consideration the parents’ assessment of their child. Parents’ evenings are provided to enable discussions relating to past and future aspects of the curriculum and to assist their child’s achievements and development. This provides the platform to bring together parents, staff and management to explore topics and ideas to improve and expand the quality and range of services KinderWorld provides.

At Kinderworld we are using the ClassDojo app!  This helps us to communicate with each other and share any learning, photographs and events! It is simple and secure and gives you a window into your child’s day at nursery. It is simple, free and can be used on IOS, Android and can be accessed from your computer too.

Equal Opportunities Policy
KinderWorld supports the policy of treating all children equally regardless of race, gender, religion, disability. We ensure non stereotypical images in order to help overcome preconceived ideas. Every child is included and not disadvantaged because of their home language, culture or religion, family background, learning difficulties or disability. 

Special Educational Needs Policy

We are committed to inclusion of all children and to the SEND Code Of Practice. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all those children who have a disability or Special educational need are included, valued and supported.

Our nursery SENCO Emma Louis helps to co-ordinate support and can sign post/refer families to enable your child to meet their full potential. She can help with funding, Education Health care Plans and how to apply for Disability living allowance. 

Aiming High offer an SEN morning within our Playbarn every Saturday morning. Please contact us for more information.

Safeguarding

We follow all welfare requirements for the EYFS Framework. We have a number of policies in place to safeguard and protect your child. Upon enrolment you will receive all policies and procedures for you to keep. Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility and we will follow all Sefton policies and procedures as well as our own.

Emma Louis is our Safeguarding Lead and Debbie Antrobus is her Deputy. Wendy Redford is the Safeguarding Lead for the Out Of School Facility.

KinderWorld ensure:-
• The promotion of anti-racism by encouraging children to respect traditional values other the child’s own.
• Staff do not distinguish between activities, giving equal opportunity to join in the activity of their choice.
• That every effort will be made to enable children to cope with any disabilities and join in Nursery activities.
• That special dietary needs are catered for.
• That all children receive equal concern from the staff.

We are passionate at Kinderworld about working together to help your child to Be Kind, Be Independent, and Be Resilient.
We want our nursery children to be themselves.

Meals and Snacks

We work closely with the Food Standards Agency and regularly review our menus.
Please visit the Menus section of the KinderWorld website

Allergies
Parents are required to inform the Room leader/Keyworker and any members of the staff of allergies or dietary requirements their child may have. If it is a serious allergy you will be expected to fill out a health care plan which will include any medication required/emergency treatment.

Nappies
Parents must provide their own nappies and wipes for their child. This helps prevent possible reactions or allergies.

Collection
Parents / Carers are requested not to take their child without the knowledge of a member of staff. If for any reason the known parent / carer cannot collect their child the Nursery staff must be informed as soon as possible. Prior to collection the name and relevant details of the person collecting the child must be made known to the nursery staff. Parents must not hold the door open for other parents or visitors. Security of our children and staff our paramount.

Hygiene
A high level of hygiene is of the upmost importance to prevent cross infection and we ensure we teach children the importance of developing good hygiene practices. Disposable paper towels are provided to prevent cross infection, and every effort is made to assist children developing good hygiene practice.

During any outbreaks of infections or illnesses all government and NHS guidance is followed as the health and wellbeing of our staff, children, parents and the wider community are vital, especially those deemed vunerable.

Change of Clothes
Each child should be provided with a change of clothes and  bag. Each item should be clearly marked with your child’s name.

Illness
At KinderWorld we promote good health of those attending. To help keep children healthy and minimise infections, we do not expect children to attend nursery if they are unwell. If a child is unwell it is in their best interest to be in a home environment with adults they know well rather than a nursery with their peers.

If your child becomes ill whilst at nursery you will be contacted to collect them and seek any medical advice if required.