Animals in the setting Policy - Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Animals in the setting Policy

Policy Statement

Children learn about the natural world, it's animals and other living creatures, as part of the Early Years Stage curriculum. This may include contact with animals, or other living creatures, either in the setting or on visits. We aim to ensure that this is in accordance with sensible hygiene and safety controls.

Procedures

We carry out a risk assessment with a knowledgeable person accounting for any hygiene or safety risks posed by the animal or creature.
Children are supervised at all times by an appropriate adult.
Children wash their hands after handling the animal or creature and do not have contact with animal soil.
If animals or creatures are brought in by visitors to show the children, they are the responsibility of the owner.
The owner carries out a risk assessment, detailing how the animal or creature is to be handled and how any safety or hygiene issues will be addressed.

Visits to farms

Before a visit to a farm a risk assessment is carried out - this may take account of safety factors listed in the farm's own risk assessment which should be viewed.
The Outings procedure is followed.
Children wash their hands after contact with animals.
Outdoor footwear worn to visit farms, are cleaned of mud and debris, and should not be worn indoors.

The original of this document was signed on behalf of Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School committee by the current chairperson.

Safeguarding Statement

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Carmel Caterpillars is committed to the safeguarding of all its learners, staff and visitors.

Safeguarding is a priority with arrangements in place to ensure learners feel and are safe on school premises and during offsite activities.

The learner experience and individual achievement are paramount and safeguarding initiatives are developed to impact positively upon this.

The Preschool ensures safeguarding legislation and guidelines are adhered to and taken into account when developing and revisiting policies, procedures and associated arrangements.

The Preschool provides a safe physical environment for its learners and staff, ensuring the premises are of a good standard.

Health and safety arrangements are in place to ensure adherence to current legislation and guidance

The Preschool includes questioning at the interview stage, verification of appropriate qualifications, acquiring references and necessary safety checks.

The preschool has a designated safeguarding lead (DSL) responsible for child protection, supporting staff and carrying out their safeguarding duties and working closely with other services.

The Preschool has policies and procedures in place to deal efficiently with child protection and safeguarding issues, together with recording and monitoring processes.

It is a condition of employment that all staff are trained to a level appropriate to their safeguarding responsibility.

The Preschool‘s commitment to safeguarding is paramount to the success of the learners.

Committee members, senior management team and the safeguarding working team will continue to keep on top of developments in the area and implement arrangements to continually improve the safety and awareness of its learners, staff and volunteers.

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