Out of School Club Policies
Our OSC has adopted policies on many aspects of managing
and running the Out of School Club (osc).
These policies are available to anyone who wishes to see them in their
entirety, and listed here are some extracts, which we feel you may find
interesting, to give you some insight into the way we work.
Staffing & Employment
We have at least one adult to each eight children and more
if there are any younger ones present.
At least half our staff hold the Diploma in Pre-school Practice or an
equivalent qualification. We are
committed to recruiting, appointing and employing staff in accordance with all
relevant legislation.
Promoting positive behavior
We have a no smacking policy for everyone on OSC premises.
We believe that children and
adults flourish best in an ordered environment in which everyone knows what is
expected of them and children are free to develop their play and learning
without fear of being hurt or hindered by anyone else.
We realise that at some stage in their development most
children will demonstrate some unacceptably behaviour. This could include – biting, deliberate
bad language, physical or verbal bullying, kicking or throwing. In such cases we would encourage the
child to stop by – distraction, explanation, encouraging the child to say sorry
or gently removing the child from the situation.
The children will be involved in the forming of “Ground
Rules” which will form the basis of acceptable/non-acceptable behaviour and the
consequences of any action.
Special Needs
We recognise the wide range of multi-cultural and special
need consideration in our community and will do our utmost to meet any such
needs within the OSC. The mobile
is equipped with wheelchair access, with a tarmac surfaced outside play area
and ample parking. Morley School
has the provision of an easily accessible disabled toilet/shower room for our
use.
Diet
The sharing of refreshment can play an important part in
social life. At times a
multi-cultural diet is offered to ensure that children from all background
encounter familiar tastes and that all children have the opportunity also to
try unfamiliar foods. Any personal
dietary requirements are respected
The children who attend OSC will be offered choices of
tuck. This tuck will, in general,
consist of wholemeal bread, pasta, baked beans, cheese and fruit with
occasional treats i.e. birthday celebrations. The children will be given the opportunity to prepare their
foods and clear away afterwards to encompass responsibility.
Healthy Bodies
Awareness
Staff will at all
opportunities, explain why there is a need for health bodies, how to keep our
bodies healthy and will offer explanation to the benefits of healthy foods and
also lead by example. OSC staff
will encourage children to make wise choices, explain why certain foods need to
be limited and why others have to be consumed. If a child asks further, explanation will be given.
Health & Hygiene
Children will have the opportunity to play in the fresh
air throughout the year. We have
our own fenced play area and use of the school playground.
Children are encouraged with
their personal hygiene; toilet accidents are dealt with in a way that does not
undermine the child’s self esteem.
We will ensure that the first
aid equipment is kept clean, replenished and replaced as necessary. Sterile items will be kept sealed in
their packages until needed. Both
permanent staff have First Aid Certificates.
Parents are asked to keep
their children at home if they have any infections, and to inform the OSC as to
the nature of the infection so the OSC can alert other parents and make careful
observations of any child that seems unwell.
Complaints
The preschool follows the
complaints procedure as set by OFSTED.
In the first instance any
complaints should be made to the preschool manager/ chair either verbally or in
writing. We as a setting aim to solve issues as amiably as possible without
prejudice or malice.( the procedure as set by OFSTED is enclosed)
Duty of Care
In line with registration regulations as in all
settings, the safety and welfare of all the children is paramount. Therefore if we have any cause for
concern, we may have a duty of care to pass on that concern to the relevant
body. (ref. Child Protection
Policy)
Parents /carers are requested to sign both accident
records and existing injury records as appropriate.