A new downloadable product that contains all of the essential policies for a nursery start up.
This needs to be created and the policies uploaded into it – so sits well with the BORN Policy work that will also be happening.
Here’s a list of core policies that EYFS providers typically need to have in place.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Risk Assessment Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SENCo) Policy
Supporting and Understanding Behaviour Policy (Self-Regulation)
Admissions Policy
Complaints Procedure
Confidentiality Policy
Data Protection Policy (GDPR)
Medication Administration Policy
Modern Slavery Policy
Accident and Incident Reporting Policy
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Missing Child Policy
Uncollected Child Policy (Failure to Collect a Child)
Staff Recruitment and Vetting Policy
Staff Training and Development Policy
Parent Partnerships Policy
Key Person Policy
Settling-in Policy
Nutrition and Meal Times Policy (Food & Drink)
Outdoor Play Policy
Online Safety Policy
Acceptable Use Policy (Use of Laptops)  Technology
Social Media Policy (include Whats App)
Supervision Policy
Consumables Policy
Progress Check at Age Two
Sickness Policy (Illness Policy)
Visitor Policy (Managing Access Policy)
Harassment and Bullying Policy
Menopause Policy
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and may vary depend on the specific requirements, local arrangements etc. There are also lots of crossovers. It’s also important to remember that policies should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they remain compliant with the latest guidance.