Albany Montessori School – Policies and Procedures

Albany Montessori School Policies & Procedures Incorporating the Statutory Framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage 1. Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare Albany Montessori School takes the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We promote the good health of the children, take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and take appropriate action when they are ill. Children’s behaviour is managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs. 2. Suitable people Albany Montessori School ensure that adults looking after children, or having unsupervised access to them, are suitable to do so. Adults looking after children have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge. Staffing arrangements are organised to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the children. 3. Suitable premises, environment and equipment Outdoor (Fleetville Park) and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for their purpose. 4. Organisation Albany Montessori School plans and organises our systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs. 5. Documentation Albany Montessori School maintains records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of children. Click on the blue text to view/download individual policies. Click here to view/download all policies as a single pdf file.

1. Safeguarding and Promoting Children's Welfare Policies 1.1. Safeguarding Children Policies Children's Rights and Entitlements Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Confidentiality and Client Access to Records Information Sharing Uncollected Child Missing Child Supervision of Children on Outings and Visits Maintaining Children’s Safety and Security on Premises Making a Complaint 1.2. Equality of Opportunity Policies Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality Supporting Children with SEN Achieving Positive Behaviour 1.3. Promoting Health and Hygiene Policies Animals in the Setting Administering Medicines Managing children with allergies, or who are sick or infectious Nappy Changing No Smoking Food and Drink First Aid © Albany Montessori School 2010/11		2. Suitable People Policies Employment and Staffing Induction of Staff Volunteers and Managers Student Placements 3. Suitable premises, environment and equipment (Health and Safety) Policies Risk Assessment Health & Safety General Standards Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents Food Hygiene 4. Organisation 4.1. Administration Policies Admissions 4.2. Childcare Practice Policies Settling In 4.3. Partnership Policies Parental Involvement Working in Partnership with Other Agencies 5. Documentation (Record Keeping) Policies Children’s Records Provider Records