1. Statement of Purpose and Function 2. Complaints 3. Administration of Medication 4
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Contents Welcome Mission Statement Children’s Charter Mandatory Policies Index 1. Statement of Purpose and Function 2. Complaints 3. Administration of Medication 4. Infection Control 5. Managing Behaviour [Supporting Positive Behaviour] 6. Safe Sleep (Cot room/ rest areas) 7. Fire Safety 8. Inclusion 9. Outings 10. Accidents and Incidents 11. Authorisation to collect Children 12. Healthy Eating 13. Outdoor Play 14. Overnight Services (Not applicable) 15. Staff Absences 16. Internet, Photographic and Recording Devices Use 17. Recruitment 18. Risk Management 19. Settling-in 20. Staff Training 21. Supervision 1 OTHERS 22. Admissions Policy 23. Fees Policy & Appendix of Fee Schemes 24. Staff Ratios 25. Partnership with Parents/Carers 26. Orientation Policy 27. Transitions Policy 28. Confidentiality 29. Child and Adult Protection Policy And Procedure/ Child Protection and Welfare Policy 30. Equal Opportunities 31. Working with Children – Code of Ethics 32. Curriculum Policy 33. Child Development 34. Child observations and assessment 35. Multimedia policy 36. First Aid 37. Anaphylaxis 38. Cleanliness & Hygiene 39. Toileting & Toilet Training 40. Nappy Changing Policy 41. Manual Handling Policy 42. Spillages & Hazards 43. Hand Washing Policy 44. Personal & Intimate Care 45. Food Hygiene 46. Critical Incident Policy 47. Emergency Closure 48. Absence Management in Exceptional Circumstances 2 49. Employees Availing of the Childcare Services 50. Missing Child 51. Student Policy 52. Data Protection Policy & Procedures for GDPR 53. Health & Safety Policy 54. Swine Flu Policy & Procedure 55. No Smoking Policy 56. Security – Opening & Closing the centre 57. Transport & Expenses Policy 58. Car Parking 59. Environmental Care & Recycling 60. Payment Purchasing Policy and Procedure 61. Time Owed In Lieu Policy (TOIL) 62. Remuneration Policy 63. Whistle Blower Policy 64. Coronavirus COVID 19 Policy 65. Email Communication Policy 66. Social Media Policy SAC Policies 67. Statement of Purpose and Function 68. Child and adult protection policy 69. Compliments and Complaints policy 70. Administration of Medication 71. Infection Control 72. Handwashing policy 73. Cleanliness& Hygiene policy 74. Managing Behaviour [Supporting Positive Behaviour] 75. Safe Sleep (Cot room/ rest areas) 3 76. Fire Safety 77. Authorisation to collect Children 78. Missing Child policy ** Policy manual and employee handbook to be read in conjunction with each other** 4 WELCOME StartBright Deansrath and StartBright St. Ronan’s is owned and managed by StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Limited By Guarantee. StartBright is a registered charity that provides excellent childcare and early learning services to over 300 children, from 1 to five years, in five different locations every day. Children in our service come from a variety of backgrounds. We particularly support children coming from communities experiencing disadvantage, children with additional educational needs and children from families with multiple disadvantage. We employ over 50 staff and our services are delivered in a safe, supportive and creative environment. We, in StartBright, take pride in our services being: child-centred, non-judgemental, excellent and honest. StartBright prioritises building strong relationships and fostering emotional resilience in our young learners. We thank you for choosing StartBright Early Learning Centres Elaine Mc Quillan General Manager StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Limited By Guarantee. 5 StartBright Vision Our vision is that all children have equality of opportunity. StartBright Mission Statement We will develop, deliver and champion early learning services for children, particularly for those living in communities experiencing disadvantage. We will communicate our vision and values more clearly and develop our organisation so that we deliver excellent services in an open and honest way. StartBright Values The values that underpin our work and everything we do are: Child Centred Being child centred, nurturing healthy relationships, strengthening emotional resilience and empowering children to think, grow and explore in a fun and creative way. Inclusive Providing inclusive, accessible, affordable childcare and early learning services in communities experiencing disadvantage. Non-Judgemental Being non-judgemental and supporting each child to achieve their personal best. We prioritise communicating and developing strong relationships with both children and their families. Excellence Providing excellent services, that are externally validated and quality assured in a safe, secure, warm and happy environment. Honest Operating to the highest possible standards in terms of honesty, professionalism, transparency and accountability. 6 Code of Ethics Principles The Code has been developed to inform and guide the decisions and behaviour of all centre staff. Statement of Intent Young children are especially vulnerable and rely on responsible adults to care and protect them. Staff at the Centre are in a relationship of special trust – one that is powerful and important. We recognise that our role is multi-faceted, and we have developed this code of ethics to assist us provide the best quality service possible. (Síolta Standard 1: Rights of the Child) Policy & Procedure This Code of Ethics is underpinned by the following principles: • The wellbeing of the individual child is of paramount importance. • We acknowledge the uniqueness of each child attending the centre • We take into account the critical impact of self-esteem on the individual child’s development. • We base practice on sound knowledge, research and theories, while at the same time recognising the limitations and uncertainties of these; and • We work to fulfil the right of all children and their families for access to services of high quality. Procedure Based on the above principles the Centre has developed the following Children’s Charter. 7 CHILDREN’S CHARTER - Children’s welfare and their rights to secure, healthy and happy childhood are paramount. - The experiences children receive in their early years are critically important in terms of future development. - Children are entitled to expect that all adults will respect, uphold and preserve their rights and to ensure that their feelings and wishes are taken into account. - Children should have the opportunity to make choices and develop a sense of responsibility for their own actions appropriate to their age. - Children, parents and carers should not be discriminated against, particularly in relation to colour, age, race, religion, gender, disability medical conditions or background. - Parents will be recognised and respected as children’s first and continuing educators. Statement of Purpose & Function (Individual to service) The purpose of this service is to provide a Full time/Part time/sessional facility for children aged 2.5 years – 5/12 years. We open 50 weeks per year and daily from Monday to Friday from 8am – 4pm School age childcare runs from Monday to Friday 1.30pm – 4pm and caters for up to 20 children at any one time. We have capacity to cater for 60 children at any one time and our ratios are as follows: (insert age group and ratio of children) 2-3 years – 1 adult: 6 children 3-5 years – 1 adult: 11 children School aged children: 1 adult: 8 – 12 children This service is a community based facility, registered as a part time/sessional with a School aged childcare service. It is operated by StartBright Early Learning Centres Company Limited by Guarantee. StartBright Mission Statement We will develop, deliver and champion early learning services for children, particularly for those living in communities experiencing disadvantage. We will communicate our vision and values more clearly and develop our organisation so that we deliver excellent services in an open and honest way. 8 StartBright Vision Our vision is that all children have equality of opportunity. StartBright Values The values that underpin our work and everything we do are: Child Centred Being child centred, nurturing healthy relationships, strengthening emotional resilience and empowering children to think, grow and explore in a fun and creative way. Inclusive Providing inclusive, accessible, affordable childcare and early learning services in communities experiencing disadvantage. Non-Judgemental Being non-judgemental and supporting each child to achieve their personal best. We prioritise communicating and developing strong relationships with both children and their families. Excellence Providing excellent services, that are externally validated and quality assured in a safe, secure, warm and happy environment. Honest Operating to the highest possible standards in terms of honesty, professionalism, transparency and accountability. This statement is available to parents, staff and relevant stakeholders and is displayed in our parent communication area in the foyer and also available in the policy folder located in the office. 9 The following policies are to be read in conjunction with this statement in accordance with the School age childcare regulations: Child and adult safeguarding statement Fire Safety Positive Behaviour Management Authorisation to collect children – Collections & arrivals Compliments & Complaints Policy Infection Control Policy Medication Policy Appendix I At StartBright Deansrath afterschool we provide a large range of activities for the afterschool children including Baking Board games Water and sand play Play dough Art and craft activities Outdoor and indoor