EYFS Policy Guidance Pack
BAND has developed a comprehensive "Policy Guidance Pack" of sample policies, procedures, forms and guidance for group childcare providers on non-domestic premises. The sample documents meet the Welfare Requirements of the EYFS and cover just about every eventuality that may occur when running a childcare setting. The documents are reviewed and revised on a rolling, monthly basis and particularly when there are changes to legislation or requirements and also in response to topical issues.
The documents have been designed as samples; the intention is that childcare providers should read the documents carefully and amend as necessary to suit their own setting's needs. Settings will not need the full set of documents. Our Development and Support team offer guidance around identifying which documents may be needed and support with revising the documents. This support is offered to any setting within the City of Bristol area wishing to use this resource. Space doesn't permit listing the full Policy Guidance Pack here, but the following headings give a flavour of the contents:- SAFEGUARDING Includes information on child protection, whistle blowing, use of cameras and phones etc.
- INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS Information about admissions, registration, complaints and working in partnership.
- PREMISES, SECURITY AND OUTINGS Everything required to ensure that children are safe and secure whilst on premises and during periods of movement. Includes trips, transport and vehicles.
- EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITIES
- MEDICINES, ILLNESS AND INJURY
- FOOD, DRINK AND SMOKING, ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
- BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
- SAFE RECRUITMENT AND VETTING
- EMPLOYMENT, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Includes essential information about fair recruitment and employment of staff, volunteers and students and ensuring they have induction and training opportunities. Includes application forms, job descriptions, contracts etc.
- HEALTH and SAFETY AND PREMISES Contains information about health and safety, carrying out risk assessments, fire precautions etc.
- ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT Information about appropriate resources, equipment and space
- ORGANISATION Information about planning the play/childcare environment to enable children to meet the learning and development requirements (age appropriate) and to have a meaningful child led play session.
- DOCUMENTATION All the documentation needed to meet the Ofsted Welfare Requirements and legal/statutory requirements.
- FINANCE Guidance and forms etc. developed to support settings to use simple and effective bookkeeping systems to ensure financial sustainability.
- INFORMATION FOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES This section contains documents which will help developing provisions set up appropriate management/organisation structures and identify evidence of childcare need.
- MISCELLANEOUS Odds and ends that don't readily fit any of the categories above including legal frameworks that define childcare, marketing, monitoring and evaluation etc.