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Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

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Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Head Lice Policy

Policy Statement

We understand that this is a delicate subject and we are sympathetic to this. Please check your child's hair regularly. This can be done easily and effectively after every shampoo, using conditioner and a nit comb. If you suspect head lice are present please treat your child and other members of the family. Please do not bring your child in to Pre-School until you are sure they are clear, to avoid the spread of the lice. 

 

Procedures

 

  • If head lice are discovered while your child is at Pre-School we will contact the parent/carer and ask for the child to be collected.
  • Please treat the hair, checking all lice are dead and the nits (the eggs that stay on the hair shafts) are removed. This can be done by using finger nails. 
  • Once you are confident the treatment has been successful the child is able to come back to Pre-School. 

If you find head lice in your child's hair please inform/contact the Manager so we can inform other parents to be vigilant. 

 

What to do if you discover your child has head lice

  • If your child is scratching, please inspect the roots of the hair, paying particular attention to the back and around the ears.
  • If you find any lice, keep your child away from Pre-School and inform the Manager.
  • Ask at the chemist/pharmacy for a recommended treatment for removing the head lice. Please treat all the family at the same time.
  • After treatment you will have to spend some time removing the dead eggs (normally white in colour ), and continue this for a few days. Repeat the treatment seven days later if any live eggs (normally brown in colour ) remain. 
  • Clean all brushes and combs that have been used thoroughly. 

 

 

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

 

Safeguarding Statement

& Safer Recruitment 

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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