Outside Space/ Garden Policy - Carmel Caterpillars Preschool

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School

Outside Space/ Garden policy

Policy Statement

Carmel Caterpillars Pre-School understand the importance of playing outside on a daily basis, and will provide an outdoor environment that supports all seven areas of learning and development which is accessible to all children, throughout the day, and in all weathers. This includes physical activities, sand and/or water play, role play, and other resources, subject to weather.

We encourage the children whenever possible to free flow in and out, and therefore keep the doors open throughout the day, in all weathers. Risk assessments are carried out daily to ensure the outside space and equipment is safe, for children to use.

Procedures

All parents and staff are made aware of this policy.
Risk assessments are carried out, and recorded daily.
No less than 2 members of staff will be outside with the children. the ratio of children/adults will rise when more children access the garden.
Staff are vigilant at all times.
Secured fencing is in place at all times.
All children to be suitably dressed for the weather conditions.
All children should be able to access the outside area at all times. If a child is unwell and unable to do so, then they should not be in Pre-School.

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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