Health and Safety standards are a major priority, and in order to facilitate these, everyone (ie: staff, parents, visitors and children) is expected to adhere to the following guidelines:-

• No unsupervised play in the nursery
• Individual lotions and creams (where applicable) for nappy changing etc (provided by parent)
• No external doors to be left open on entry or exit of building
• Follow rulings as laid down in 'Health and Illness' section
• All children to be properly handed over to and received by a recognised member of staff before leaving the building
• No child to be handed back to anyone other than the recognised parent or carer, unless otherwise arranged. If this does occur, the parent / carer will first be contacted for permission before handing the child over
• Any unrecognised person will not be allowed on the premises until ID is provided.
• Secure entry procedure ( number buttons, swipe cards or touchpad systems)
• Regular fire drills are carried out
• Smoking is not allowed on the premises at any time
• In the event of fire, Children 1st @ Breedon House Fire evacuation procedure will be adhered to.
• Fire drills and equipment tests are implemented at regular intervals, and logs maintained.
• Staff training with regard to emergency procedures is undertaken
• Statutory inspections take place by the Fire Department.

Full policy available on parents extranet site