Nursery welcome booklet and policies

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All children have the right to be cared for and educated to develop to their full potential alongside each other through positive experiences, to enable them to share opportunities and experiences and develop and learn from each other

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We are registered with the Care Inspectorate to care for up to 129 children between the ages of birth to 5 years

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We have an adverse weather policy in place to ensure our nursery is prepared for all weather conditions that might affect the running of the nursery such as floods, snow and heat waves

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We recognise that photographs and video recordings play a part in the life of the nursery

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We work with children, parents, external agencies and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life

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We promote children's right to be strong, resilient and listened to by creating an environment that encourages children to develop a positive self-image

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Any person or persons coming to collect a child from nursery must do so with the parent’s consent

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We believe that parents are entitled to expect courtesy and prompt, careful attention to their individual needs and wishes

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We recognise that we hold sensitive/confidential information about children and their families and the staff we employ

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We do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour and take action to tackle discrimination

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At meal and snack times, we provide nutritious food, which meets the children's individual dietary needs

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We take great care to treat each individual as a person in their own right, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child

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We believe that all children need contact with familiar, consistent carers to ensure they can grow and develop socially and emotionally

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We expect all parents to agree an approximate time to collect their child from the nursery

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We promote the good health of children attending the nursery and take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection

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A case of meningitis in a nursery, even a suspected case, can cause panic and disruption among staff and parents for a long time

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We believe that parental involvement contributes enormously to the effective way in which we operate

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As parents you need to be aware of your rights and responsibilities concerning the management of your child’s behaviour while they are at nursery

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We believe that children flourish best when they know how they and others are expected to behave

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We aim to support parents and other carers to help their children settle quickly and easily by giving consideration to the individual needs and circumstances of every child and their family

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We believe that parents, carers, and staff need to work together in a close partnership in order for children to receive the quality of care and early learning to meet their individual needs