What you'll learn

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.

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Nursery Start-up Key Policies

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