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PASTORAL CARE & CHILD PROTECTION
The nursery is committed to meeting the pastoral,

physical and emotional needs of the children. CHARGING AND
Parental and child concerns are dealt with promptly REMISSIONS POLICY
and the staff welcome information from parents The nursery provides education free of charge but
and the children to resolve any issues. Parents are in order to further enrich the learning experiences
made aware of Safeguarding and Child Protection of the children we like to get out and about eg. soft
Guidelines. play area, local forests, Christmas Event. Nominal

If a child becomes sick or injured in nursery our first charges will be made for these activities, but failure
action is to inform the parent. Should this not be to participate will not impede curricular learning.
possible, we will seek medical treatment for the ‘Blanket’ written consent is obtained at the start of
child. the nursery year. Milk is provided free of charge
and nursery dinners are paid in advance each
Concerns of a child protection nature should be Monday. A voluntary nursery fund operates each
discussed with a member of the Safeguarding month.
Team. In the interests of the child, staff may need
to share this information with other professionals.
If there are concerns that a child may be at risk the
school is obliged to make a referral to social
services.
We maintain the correct Staff - Child ratio and
maintain close supervision of indoor and outdoor
play zones. It is our policy to act in the best
interests of the child and to provide a
comfortable and safe learning environment.

Concerns / difficult home circumstances should be POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
shared with the nursery teacher, so that each child Nursery discipline is based upon the principles of
can be sensitively cared for.
respect for self, peers, adults and property:
Children are challenged and active.
ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL /
LEARNING NEEDS Rules are shared with and modelled to the children.
The nursery staff establish firm boundaries and
As part of ongoing observation and assessment, apply them consistently to all children.
the nursery teacher will make provision for any
difficulties that your child might have. The Nursery Behavioural instructions are positively framed
teacher will liaise with the SENCO and will follow eg. Walk in nursery.
the stages of the Special Educational Needs Code The children are encouraged to use gentle hands
of Practice. Individual targets will be set and and feet and use kind words.
reviewed and an appropriate learning programme
will be put in place. The Nursery teacher will also The children are encouraged to self-manage and
liaise with other support services and professionals develop their conflict resolution skills with
to make comprehensive provision for your child. A adult help.
copy of the Special Educational Needs Policy is
available on request. Appropriate sanctions are used if needed.
The children are encouraged to comfort a child
they have hurt.

All relevant
Nursery Policies
will be made
available
on request