Why Is It Important To Have Policies And Procedures

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Policies and Procedures Accident and emergency What you will do in the event of accidents and emergencies. The procedures you will take to ensure the safety of the children in your care when accidents occur. Alcohol How you will protect the children in your care from harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. Behaviour How you manage the behaviour of children in your care. Your policy on setting limits for acceptable behaviour in your home, and your procedures for creating a safe and happy environment that encourages positive behaviour. Includes statements on working in partnership with parents to agree boundaries for their children and the steps you will take to manage challenging behaviour. Complaints How you deal…show more content…
Ensuring parental permission to administer medicines is given, and that all information about the use of medicines is recorded properly. Outings Ensuring trips and outings are safe and properly managed. Includes procedures for ensuring that risk assessments and trial runs are undertaken, parental permission is obtained and details of all vehicles involved are recorded. Safeguarding children Policy for ensuring that children in your care are kept safe from harm. Your knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including details of your local Safeguarding Children Board. Procedures for raising concerns about safeguarding issues with parents, and what you should look out for. How you will act if you suspect that a child in your care is suffering abuse. Smoking Your policy on keeping the childcare environment smoke-free and protecting children from the harmful effects of smoke. Uncollected child policy What will you do if one of the children in your care is not collected? Your policy should outline the procedures you will take to ensure their safety and how you will get in touch with emergency contacts. Working with

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