General Policies and Procedures

All polices & Procedures have been read and signed by myself Jayne Windsor and our head of Trustees Marie Baker in the month of August 26

If you would like to see the signed copy please pop into the nursery and this will be made available on request.

Policy and Procedure Induction

Introduction

At Clare House Nursery, our policies and procedures form the foundation of our daily practice. They
ensure that we provide a safe, consistent and high-quality environment for children, families, staff
and visitors while meeting our legal and statutory responsibilities.
Policies and procedures provide clear guidance for decision-making, support safe and effective
working practices, promote consistency across the nursery and ensure compliance with current
legislation, the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and other relevant
guidance.
As part of our commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards
of care, all staff are expected to have a thorough understanding of the nursery’s policies and
procedures and apply them consistently within their daily practice.
Ongoing Policy Review
To ensure policies remain embedded in practice, Clare House Nursery reviews policies and
procedures regularly during monthly room meetings, team meetings and staff supervision sessions.
These discussions provide opportunities for staff to:
• Refresh their knowledge of nursery policies and procedures.
• Reflect on current practice and identify areas for improvement.
• Discuss updates to legislation or statutory guidance.
• Share best practice and learning.
• Raise questions or seek clarification.
• Ensure everyone understands their professional responsibilities and Code of Conduct.
• Promote consistency across all rooms within the nursery.
Regular policy reviews help ensure that our procedures remain current, effective and consistently
implemented by all members of the team.
Staff Responsibilities
All staff; students and volunteers are responsible for:
• Reading and understanding all nursery policies and procedures relevant to their role.
• Following policies and procedures at all times.
• Seeking clarification from the Nursery Manager or Room Supervisor if they are unsure about
any aspect of a policy.
• Attending policy review sessions and mandatory training.
• Keeping up to date with any amendments or newly introduced policies.
• Reporting any concerns, incidents or practice that does not meet the nursery’s policies or
expected standards.
• Working in accordance with the nursery’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding responsibilities.
August 2026
Policy Induction
During induction, every new member of staff, student and volunteer will:
• Receive access to the nursery’s policies and procedures.
• Be introduced to key policies required before working directly with children, including
safeguarding, health and safety, behaviour management, confidentiality, online safety and
emergency procedures.
• Have opportunities to discuss policies with their manager or mentor.
• Be supported to understand how policies are implemented in practice.
• Confirm that they have read, understood and agree to follow the nursery’s policies and
procedures.
Policy understanding will be reviewed throughout induction, probation, supervision and annual
appraisal to ensure staff remain confident in applying the nursery’s procedures and delivering high
quality care.

General Policies and Procedures

Policy and Procedure Induction

Introduction

Introduction to our Nursery

Curriculm

GDPR

Safer Weaning

Supporting children behaviour

Safer sleep

OFSTED

Internal procedures

Inclusion

Health and safety

Health and medical

First aid

Emergency procedures