Policies Overview
Admissions Policy 2022
At Sandhurst Nursery School we care for up to 24 children per session between the ages of 12 months and 5 years. We are able to care for up to 18 children in Rainbow Room and up to 6 children in Sunshine Room per session…….
Behaviour Management Policy 2022
Our setting believes that children flourish best when their personal, social and emotional needs are met and where there are clear and developmentally appropriate expectations for their behaviour. We aim to teach children to behave in socially acceptable ways and to understand the needs and rights of others. The principles guiding management of behaviour exist within the programme for supporting personal, social and emotional development………
Child Protection Policy 2022
This policy is implemented in accordance with our compliance with the statutory guidance from the Department for Education, Early Years and Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2021, especially section 3: the safeguarding and welfare requirements………
Complaints and Complements Policy 2022
At Sandhurst Nursery School we believe that parents are entitled to expect courtesy and prompt, careful attention to their individual needs and wishes. We hope that at all times parents are happy with the service provided and we encourage parents to voice their appreciation to the staff concerned.…..
COVID 19 Policy
As part of national social distancing measures to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Sandhurst Nursery School Management Team have taken action to reduce, as far as possible, the risk of spreading the virus within our childcare setting…….
GDPR & Data Protecion Policy 2022
Sandhurst Nursery School is required to collect personal information for its employees, children, parents and visitors. It is also necessary to process information so that staff can be recruited and paid, activities organised and to meet legal obligations to funding bodies. We intend to meet all requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 when collecting, storing and destroying personal data…..
Infection Control Policy
At Sandhurst Nursery School we promote the good health of all children attending through maintaining high hygiene standards and reducing the changes of infection being spread. We follow the Infection Control in Schools and other Childcare Settings guidance which sets out when and how long children need to be excluded from settings, when treatment and/or medication is required and where to get further advice from……
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy
At Sandhurst Nursery School we are committed to the inclusion of all children. All children have the right to be cared for and educated to develop to their full potential alongside each other through positive experiences, to enable them to share opportunities and experiences and develop and learn from each other. We provide a positive and welcoming environment where children are supported according to their individual needs and we work hard to ensure no children are discriminated against or put at a disadvantage as a consequence of their needs……..
Recording and Photographic Images Policy
At Sandhurst Nursery School we recognise that photographs and video recordings play a part in the life of the nursery. We ensure that any photographs or recordings taken of children in our nursery are only done with prior written permission from each child's parent and only share photos with parents in a secure manner. We obtain this when each child is registered and we update it on a regular basis to ensure that this permission still stands…….
Use of Personal Devices (Tablets, Mobile Phones and Smart Watches) Policy
At Sandhurst Nursery School we promote the safety and welfare of all children in our care. We believe our staff should be completely attentive during their hours of working to ensure all children in the nursery receive good quality care and education. To ensure the safety and well-being of children we do not allow staff to use personal mobile phones or smartwatches during working hours……