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Policy and Procedure No.29a Whistle blowing encourages and enables employees, committee members and volunteers to raise serious concerns within the organisation of Millfield Pre-school (MPS) rather than overlooking a problem or “blowing the whistle outside”. MPS is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability. It is our intention at MPS that […]

Policy & Procedure No.3 In accordance with The Children Act, correct staff-to-child ratios will be maintained at all times. a. The unwell staff member will contact the Lead Practitioner/Manager before 07.00 hours. b. The Lead Practitioner/Manager will call on staff members who are not working the session. c. If there are no other staff available, […]

Policy & Procedure No.2 1. To ensure the child’s needs are met when he/she becomes unwell at MPS, our policy is to send the child home. By doing this, the child will be in the best place and it will protect other children and adults from risk of infection. a. Any member of staff that […]

Policy & Procedure No.11(a) Millfield Pre-school (MPS) will always open for sessions wherever possible. However, this policy and procedure covers incidents of short notice closure due to bad weather, power failure or any other event that makes the building unsuitable for children to attend. 1. When staff arrive at the pre-school, the Lead Practitioner/Manager or […]

Policy and Procedure No.12a. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requires that Parents/Carers must be supplied with a short written summary of their child’s development in three prime learning and development areas of the EYFS: Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSE); Physical Development (P) and Communication and Language (CL); when the child is aged between […]

Policy & Procedure No.12 1. At  Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we like to ensure that the children are ready to move on to Infant/Primary school. We consider every child’s individual needs and development when discussing their transition. We work with the parents/carers to ensure they understand how their child’s transition will proceed. MPS has a very […]

Policy & Procedure No.9 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we want staff and children to enjoy the sun safely. We will work with staff and parents/carers to achieve this through: 2. Education a. Staff members will talk to the children about the importance of wearing sun cream, hats and playing in the shade. This will […]

Policy & Procedure No.21 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we ensure that all children have appropriate opportunities to learn through play and that every child and family is welcomed and included in MPS. 2. The practitioners and Committee follows the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Code of Practice to ensure all children with special educational needs […]

Policy & Procedure No.4 1. At Millfield Pre-School (MPS) our aim is to provide the children and adults with a safe, healthy and hygienic environment at all times. 2. Safety a. At all times, the children will be supervised by members of staff. b. The children will not be allowed in the kitchen or areas […]

Policy & Procedure No.24 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS), we ensure that all staff work in a safe environment and are afforded protection when conducting their duties as practitioners, volunteers and students. 2. Safeguarding Staff All MPS Staff must: a. Be aware of your personal position in situations where conflict may occur: i. Talking one-to-one […]

Policy & Procedure No.20   1. Statement of Intent Millfield Pre-school (MPS) wants to work with children, parents/carers and the community to ensure the safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. 2. Aims Our aims are to: a. Create an environment within MPS which encourages children to develop a […]

Policy & Procedure No.19   ‘This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’ (Children’s Workforce Development Council 2009). 1. It is a requirement that any practitioner or volunteer working at Millfield Pre-school (MPS) accepts responsibility to passon  information […]

Policy & Procedure No.14 1. The Risk Assessment Officer is Rachel Griffiths. 2. Risk assessments are carried out daily before each session commences. The Lead Practitioner/Manager or Senior Assistant complete both exterior and internal checks of the premises and contents. 3. All items new to the setting are subject to a full risk assessment. 4. […]

Policy & Procedure No.29 1. It is a requirement that any member of staff or member of the Committee of Millfield Pre-school (MPS) have the checks indicated below before they take their role at MPS. 2. It is the Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer’s role to adhere to the Recruitment Policies and Procedures to ensure they […]

Policy & Procedure No.1 1. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) is registered by Ofsted Early Years Directorate and the DfEs to receive the Nursery Education Grant. We plan in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (revised for September 2012) to provide the children attending with opportunities that will support and promote their overall development in […]

  Policy & Procedure No.13 1. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) works with parents/carers supporting, encouraging and reinforcing best practice and guiding or advising when parents/carers seek suggestions or ways of caring and coping with children. 2. To instigate this, we: a. Ensure all parents/carers are aware of our aims and policies, including complaints. b. Encourage parents/carers […]

Policy & Procedure No.25   1. Staffing Levels a. One adult : two children. b. Senior staff are responsible throughout the duration of the outing/visit for all participants (children, staff and parent helpers). 2. Plan of Activities a. A plan will be drawn up to show how the outing fits into the overall curriculum plan […]

Policy & Procedure No.5 1. When we need to administer medicines at Millfield Pre-school, the following procedures will be followed: a. A practitioner will administer the medicine. b. The medication must only be registered to the child or prescribed by their doctor. c. All medicine(s) will be stored in its original container, clearly labelled and […]

Policy & Procedure No.15 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we ensure that all children are involved in preparing, serving and cleaning away at snack time. 2. We encourage the children to have good hygiene and independence. 3. The practitioners at MPS understand the children’s dietary needs and cater for individuals. 4. The children are offered […]

Policy & Procedure No.8   1.  Uncollected Child a. Every child is to be picked up on time. For the morning session this is 11.30am, after lunch this is 12.30pm, and for the afternoon session this is 3.30pm. b. If the parent/carer does not arrive to pick up their child we will assume an emergency […]

Policy & Procedure No.26   (Policy and Procedure No.25 Paragraph 8 refers) If a child is lost on an outing whilst in the care of Millfield Pre-school (MPS), a senior member of staff will: a. Inform the security personnel on the premises so that they may initiate their Lost Child procedure. b. Assemble staff and […]

Policy and Procedure No. 9a 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS), we are committed in ensuring that all our staff who are responsible for the intimate care of children undertake their duties in a professional manner at all times. MPS recognises that all children need to be treated with respect when intimate care is given. No […]

Policy & Procedure No.6 1.  To avoid the spread of infection we maintain personal hygiene by following these hygiene procedures: a. Everyone washes their hands after using the toilets. Staff ask children to make sure that they have washed their hands. b. Paper towels are provided and bins are located beside the sinks. c. Tissues […]

Policy & Procedure No.22 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we aim to acknowledge and value each child’s individual stage, ability, religion, culture, language and family group. The MPS Equal Opportunities Officer is Pat Manchand. 2. We recognise that parents/carers are the child’s educators and welcome their involvement in our setting. 3. We actively seek to […]

Policy & Procedure No.17 1. At Millfield Pre-school (MPS), we ensure that the end of session continues the smooth flow of the session. 2. We do this by: a. Gathering all the children on to the mat area and talking to them about being picked up and going home. b. At the end of the […]

Policy & Procedure No.27 1. We provide opportunities for all staff members to update their personal learning and development. Every member of staff is encouraged to complete a wide range of training courses. 2. We seek to promote equality of opportunity and to eliminate discrimination defined under the terms of the Race Relations Act, Equal […]

Policy & Procedure No.7 1.  In the event of an emergency, the following procedure applies: a. In the event of a fire, an adult will signal with three blasts of a whistle, which is located in the Pre-School office. A back up whistle is located in the Pre-School kitchen. b. Children and practitioners listen and […]

Policy & Procedure No.20(a) At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we understand the importance of the use and need of personal technology in everyday life. We also the know the importance of keeping all the children in our care safe from the harm that the use of modern technology can raise. E-safety is about ensuring children are […]

Policy & Procedure No.30 Should an incident or issue occur within Millfield Pre-school (MPS), the Committee for MPS will carry out the following procedures outlined to ensure the issue/dispute is resolved effectively and fairly. Investigation Procedure A full investigation will take place, ensuring all the relevant information/interview sheets etc are gathered and fully documented. 1. […]

Policy & Procedure No.18 1. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) will only release children to authorised collectors. 2. The following procedures will be carried out when visitors arrive at MPS: a. Visitors arriving at MPS will be required to ring the bell at the front door of the building. b. The Lead Practitioner/Manager or Senior Assistant will […]

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Policy & Procedure No.28 Information received by Millfield Pre-school (MPS) is often confidential. In order to maintain parents/carers confidence in our professional approach to our setting we ensure: a. Persons with legal parental responsibility have access to information about their child at any time. b. Parents/carers will not be given access to information concerning other […]

Policy & Procedure No.31 At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) our aims are: a. To provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment where the children and their families feel welcome and valued. b. We believe in working together with parents/carers to ensure their child’s needs are identified and met. c. We welcome comments from parents/carers about our […]

Policy & Procedure No.16   1. Policy for lunch cover a. Lunch boxes or bags will be stored in a fridge when spaces allow or, alternatively, in the kitchen area for not more than 4 hours. b. The tables at which children eat their lunch are cleaned with antibacterial solution. These will be cleaned before […]

Policy & Procedure No.17a 1. Parents/Carers may request whichever sessions they would like their child to attend, prior to the term commencing. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) will try and meet all requests where possible but this cannot be guaranteed. Confirmation of sessions will be made at the earliest convenience. 2. Children already attending MPS and especially […]

Policy & Procedure No.23   1. Statement of Intent Millfield Pre-school (MPS) believes that children flourish best when they know how they are expected to behave and should be free to play and learn without fear of being hurt or unfairly restricted by anyone else. 2. Aim MPS aims to provide an environment in which […]

Policy and Procedure No. 13a At Millfield Pre-school we do not provide any form of babysitting services for parents/carers outside of our sessional hours. This is to ensure that MPS employers cannot be subject to any complaints and/or allegations against a child and/or their family. 1.  This ensures that: a.  Relationships between staff and Parents/Carers […]

Policy and Procedure No. 29b At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we provide and offer all staff the opportunity to discuss and receive feedback on their working performance. This is carried out with an annual appraisal and half termly supervision meetings. 1. Appraisals allow: a. Assessment and records to be kept of each staff members performance. b. […]

Policy and Procedure No. 10 At Millfield Pre-school (MPS) we aim to provide each new child and their family the opportunity to participate in a home visit prior to the child starting at the setting. The purpose of the visit is to help the child, family and senior staff get to know more about each […]

Policy & Procedure No.10a 1. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) is run by a Committee and we encourage all families to enjoy being involved. 2. The children need to know and understand that other adults care about them, working together parents/carers and staff members can ensure that children feel confident coming to MPS. 3. MPS welcomes all […]

1. The primary purpose of MPS is to provide quality childcare to children aged from two years until school age. 2. Practitioners and parents/carers agree to work in partnership to meet the needs of the child. 3. MPS is happy to accept children identified as having special educational needs or particular learning needs. 4. While […]

Policy & Procedure No.11 1. Millfield Pre-school (MPS) is committed to ensuring that all children receive provision that is both appropriate and of the highest quality. We help all children to make a good start in their lifelong educational journey. a. Children are accepted into MPS from the age of 2. b. Non-funded sessions will […]