The setting's policies help us to make sure that the service provided by the setting is a high quality one and that being a member of the setting is an enjoyable and beneficial experience for each child and her/his parents. 

The staff and parents of the setting work together to adopt the policies and they all have the opportunity to take part in the annual review of the policies. This review helps us to make sure that the policies are enabling the setting to provide a quality service for its members and the local community.

 Safeguarding children

Our setting has a duty under the law to help safeguard children against suspected or actual ‘significant harm’.  

Our employment practices ensure children against the likelihood of abuse in our settings and we have a procedure for managing complaints or allegations against a member of staff. 

Our way of working with children and their parents ensures we are aware of any problems that may emerge and can offer support, including referral to appropriate agencies when necessary, to help families in difficulty. 

Special needs 

As part of the setting's policy to make sure that its provision meets the needs of each individual child, we take account of any special needs a child may have. The setting works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice (2001).  

Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators are:

Gill Morris and Dawn Trinder

 We work in partnership with the local Pre-School Special Educational Needs Service (PRESENS) to ensure that each child’s needs are met.

 English as an additional Language

We work in partnership with EMAS to provide help if needed.