Food and Drink Policy - Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Food and Drink Policy

All staff have received basic food and hygiene training and the premises has a 5-star rating for food hygiene, from the Food Hygiene Standards Agency.

All food preparation is carried out in accordance with the Food hygiene requirements.

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School provides daily nutritional food for snack time. All food is prepared taking in to consideration allergies, dietary and religious requirements. This information is transferred from parent's registration forms and placed in the snack area, so all staff are aware of children's needs.

Parents provide packed lunches for children staying all day. Specifications include: juices, healthy snacks and ice packs. Parents are asked to cut all grapes in half, although staff will do so if parents forget. We discourage parents from providing chocolate and sweets in their lunch boxes.

We organise snack times and lunch times so that they are a social occasion in which children and staff participate.

Fresh drinking water is available at all times for the children. They independently help themselves and are encouraged to clear any spillages with the support of a staff member, as necessary.

Children wash and wipe up their own plates and cups after use, with the support of an adult as appropriate.

The original of this document was signed on behalf of Carmel Caterpillars 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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