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Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

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Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Outings and Visits Policy and Procedures

 

Policy Statement

The Pre-School believes that all children benefit from outings beyond the Pre-School setting, in to the local community, trips to the park, and other suitable venues. Staff at Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School ensure that procedures are in place to safeguard your child. The children will have several outings in the year, some being on foot, others by larger transport. The Pre-School will first send out permission forms to parents requesting their permission to take the children off the premises. 

 

Procedures

AT ALL TIMES THE RATIO IS 1:2 CHILDREN

Parent volunteers are always used for extra supervision. 

Parents sign a general consent form, in the registrations forms, for their child to be taken to the local park, or in to the local community, as part of the daily activities of the Pre-School. When organising a large group outing using public transport, extra considerations are in force. 

  • The coach must have seat belts
  • The driver must be a non smoker
  • All parents are asked to accompany their children. Where this is not possible another family member or friend can accompany the child. All children remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times. 
  • There must always be at least one qualified first aider on every outing.
  • The Supervisor must have all the children's contact numbers with them. 
  • First aid equipment is checked and taken on all outings. This includes any medication, spare clothing and plastic bags. 
  • An allocated member of staff will carry the register, and count all persons on and off the coach as required. This procedure will be repeated at the end of the outing to double check all persons are accounted for. 
  • Possible risk assessment is carried out at the venue beforehand. 
  • Considerations are taken in to account for those children with disabilities or cultural requirements. 
  • At no time will contracted drivers or escorts have unsupervised access to the children. 
  • A phone call will be made to the parent prior to the outing, if it has been requested. 

 

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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