Policies and Proceedures
Early years providers must meet all the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and take all necessary steps to keep children safe and well, including by maintaining records, policies and procedures. They also help us to make sure that the service we provide is of high quality and that being a member of the setting is an enjoyable and beneficial experience for each child and her/his parents.
As working documents policies and procedures govern all aspects of our operations and are vital for consistency and quality assurance across the provision.
Policies describe the approach of operating as an organisation and incorporate current legislation and registration requirements.
Procedures detail the methods by which the policies are implemented.
Our Policies and procedures are written and reviewed annually. This review helps us to make sure that the policies are enabling our setting to provide a quality service for its members and the local community.
We list the policies we are reviewing each half term on our newsletters and welcome information and advice from parents and staff; giving everyone the opportunity to discuss and fully understand each policy and procedure.
If you would like to support us and would like more information please contact info@stickyfingersps.co.uk
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Changes are only made to the policies and procedures by the Manager or trustees where a risk assessment, legislation or requirements have indicated that this is required.
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Click the policy name below to view the document:
​01. Health and Safety policy
- 01.01 Risk Assessments
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02. Fire and Emergency evacuation policy
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03. Food safety and nutrition policy booklet
- 03.01 Food preparation, storage and purchase
- 03.02 Food for play and cooking activities
- 03.03 Menu planning and nutrition
- 03.04 Meeting dietary requirements
- 03.05 Breast feeding
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- 04.01 Accident and emergency treatment
- 04.02 Administration of medication
- 04.03 Life-saving medication and invasive treatments
- 04.04 Allergies and food intolerance
- 04.07 Emotional Health and wellbeing
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​05. Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity policy
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06. Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults policy booklet
- 06.01 Responding to safeguarding or child protection concerns
- 06.02 Low level concerns and allegations of serious harm
- 06.04 Visitor or intruder on the premises
- 06.08 Death of a child on-site
- 06.11 Key person supervision
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07. Record keeping policy booklet
- 07.01 Children's records and data protection
- 07.02 Confidentiality, recording and sharing information
- 07.03 Client access to records
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08. Staff, volunteers and students policy
- 08.01 Staff deployment
- 08.02 Deployment of volunteers
- 08.03 Student placement
- 08.04 Recruitment
- 08.05 Performance management
- 08.06 Disciplinary procedure
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09. Early Years Practice policy
- 09.01 Waiting list, admissions, fees and funding
- 09.03 The role of the key person
- 09.04 Settling in and transitions
- 09.05 Establishing children's starting points
- 09.06 Arrivals and departures
- 09.07 Snack times and mealtimes
- 09.08 Intimate care, nappy changing and toileting/training
- 09.10 Promoting positive behaviour
- 09.11 Identification, assessment and support for children with SEND
- 09.13 Progress check at age two
- 09.14 Children's rights & The Fundamental British Values
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10. Working in partnership with parents and other agencies policy
- 10.01 Working in partnership with parents and other agencies