Safeguarding Policies and Procedures
Our duty of care for looking after every child’s welfare; helping to keep them safe and protected and how to report any concerns
| Safeguarding and Child Protection |
| Safeguarding and Child Protection Appendix A – Safeguarding Concerns |
| Safeguarding and Child Protection Model Policy COVID-19 Addendum, Sept 2021 |
Talk PANTS
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
| Whistle Blowing |
This procedure is in place to enable anyone to raise concerns regarding the behaviour or conduct of any adult within the nursery.
| Online Safety |
Raising awareness of risks associated with children and the use of the internet and other technological devices.
| Attendance |
The importance of regular attendance and how to report absences.
| Safer Recruitment (Under Review) |
How ACE manages the recruitment process to ensure only suitable individuals work at the nursery.
| Use of mobiles, cameras & tech devices |
The rules for safely managing the use of personal and nursery mobile phones as well as all other technological devices, whilst in the setting.
| Guidance on the use of Images |
The procedure for using, displaying and storing digital images of the children attending the nursery.
Health and Safety Policies
| Health and Safety |
Covering all aspects of our health and safety protocols and ensuring the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and visitors.
| Nut Free |
The nursery is a nut free environment, enforced to safeguard the health of those with an intolerance to nuts.
| Food Management |
How we safely manage the preparation and storage of food and drink consumed on the premises by the children in our care.
| Outings |
How we safely manage the preparation and storage of food and drink consumed on the premises by the children in our care.
| Food and Drink |
Sets out the range of food and drinks we prepare and serve the children and the organisation of mealtimes.
| Emergency Closure |
Details of possible reasons for closure of the setting at short notice and how we inform parents and carers.
COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
Sets out how we have incorporated Government guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic into all aspects of the nursery to help keep the children, staff and wider community as safe as possible.
| Risk Assessment |
| ACE COVID policy update for the summer term 2022 |
Equality Policies and Procedures
| Equal Opportunities |
Outlines how ACE promotes and respects equality, diversity and inclusion for all children and adults within its community and the wider world.
| Special Educational Needs |
Details the way in which we support children who aren’t meeting their developmental milestones, or have a disability. And how we work in partnership with families and outside agencies to give every child the opportunity to meet their full potential.
| Complaints |
The procedure used to follow if a complaint hasn’t been resolved to your satisfaction.
| Closing the Gap |
The procedure used to identify and give additional support to those children who may not be reaching their full potential.
General Policies and Procedures
| Staffing |
The management of staff deployment and child to adult ratios.
| Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) |
Our early years curriculum and how this is presented to the children.
| Behaviour Management |
The steps we take to sensitively and age appropriately support children’s behaviour; working in partnership with families when needed.
| Fee Policy 2023-24 |
Forest School Policies and Procedures
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Data Protection Policies
| Data Protection Statement |
| Data Transporting |
| Privacy Notice – Staff |
| Data Protection Policy |
| Privacy Notice – Parents and Children |
| Retention Periods |
Website Cookies
ACE Website Policy: http://www.ace-nursery-school.org.uk/privacy-policy.html