Our safety procedures

The main gate is locked at 9.05am until the end of the session; please ring the bell after this time. At the end of each session, parents/carers are asked to wait at the gate, which will be opened by a staff member. The children are escorted to the gate by staff and are not allowed to leave unless the parent/carer or an approved adult is present.


Approved adult list – We ask all parents to fill out this form with names and contact details of anyone who may be picking your children up (other than yourself).
Passwords – We ask you to choose a password for extra security, approved adults are required to give this when picking up your child. If for any reason, the usual person cannot pick their child up, you must inform a member of staff, via your child’s home/school diary, phone or email. 

Allergies

Due to a severe airborne nut allergy in the setting, we do not allow any nut products on the premises. Children's lunch boxes are checked every day by staff to ensure they are nut free. 

Please ensure you notify us immediately if your child is diagnosed with an allergy or suffers any kind of allergic reaction. 

Online Safety

Children are accessing screens from younger ages than ever before. It is important as parents, carers and professionals that we are up to date on the latest advice and risks associated with screen use. 

The World Health Organisation published guidance on the effects of physical and sedentary behaviour. They concluded that in order to grow up healthy children need to sit less and play more. 

WHO has the following recommendations for screen time:

  • under 1: screen time is not recommended
  • 1-year-olds: sedentary screen time (such as watching TV or videos, playing computer games) is not recommended
  • 2, 3, 4 year-olds: sedentary screen time should be no more than 1 hour; less is better

Read the full report here: To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more (who.int) 

At Pre-school we participate in Safer Internet Day. This year we used resources from UK Safer Internet Centre to help us discuss how to stay safe online with our children. 

 

 

PANTS 

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/

When's the right time to talk PANTS? 

Every family is different, and when and where you have these conversations may depend on your child's age, or how grown up they are - it's all about whatever feels natural for you and them.

Some examples of times you can talk PANTS are:

  • After school – if they've had a lesson on personal relationships or Talk PANTS at school, ask them what they remember when they get home.
  • Bathtime – you could start a conversation when you're running your child's bath, or helping them get dressed.
  • Car journeys – this can be a great time to talk, and your child will have plenty of time to ask questions if they need.
  • Reading our new PANTS storybook together.
  • Singing – sing along to our PANTS song with Pantosaurus!
  • Swimming – a great time to say that what's covered by swimwear is private.
  • Walking – walking home from school, or a weekend walk to the shops can help you both feel more at ease as you stroll and chat.
  • Watching TV – if a TV show features a sensitive storyline, you can encourage them to talk about anything that upsets them