Policies &

Procedures

At The Barnes Village Nursery, the safety, wellbeing, and development of every child are our top priorities. To ensure this, we have a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place, which guide our daily operations and decision-making.

Where to Find Our Policies

• All our policies and procedures are available to view in the Policies Book located in the nursery's entrance hall.

• Copies can also be requested directly from the Nursery Office.

We review these policies annually and update them more frequently if needed to ensure they reflect current best practices and legal requirements.

Key Policies and Procedures
Below is an overview of some of our key policies, which you can access directly:

• Safeguarding

  We are committed to providing a consistent and coherent strategy for safeguarding all of the children in our care for all of the services we provide.

• Health & Safety

• Food hygiene standards

• Reporting accidents and incidents

• Children’s outings

• Fire safety procedures

• Risk Assessments

• First Aid
  Guidelines for managing medical needs and responding to emergencies.

• Recruitment

• Safer Recruitment, including enhanced DBS checks and Paediatric First Aid for all teachers

• Staffing policies

• Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

• Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  Ensuring every child receives the care and support they need.

• Privacy

• Managing children’s records

• Parental involvement in data sharing

• Transferring records to schools

• Complaints Process
  Clear steps for raising and resolving concerns.

• Insurance
  Ensuring all children and staff are protected.