Health and safety policy
Alongside associated procedures in 01.1 to 01.22 Health and safety, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
Designated Health and Safety Officer is: Anett Rusznak.
Aim
The Alconbury Community Preschool is a suitable, clean and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements for health and safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.
Fire safety policy
Alongside associated procedures in 02.1 Fire safety, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
Designated Fire Marshalls are: Hayley Roberts & Anett Rusznak.
Aim
Our provision is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements about fire safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.
Food safety and nutrition policy
Alongside associated procedures in 03.1-03.6 Food safety and nutrition, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
Aim
Our setting is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements for food safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare requirements
Health policy
Alongside associated procedures in 04.1-04.7 Health, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
Aim
The Alconbury Community Preschool is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. They meet all statutory requirements for promoting health and hygiene and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare requirements.
Promoting inclusion, equality and valuing diversity policy
Alongside associated procedures in 05.1 Promoting inclusion, equality and diversity, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
All early years settings must consider and meet relevant employer and service provider duties as set out in the Equality Act (2010). Those in receipt of funding must eliminate discrimination including indirect, direct discrimination, discrimination and harassment based on association and perception and discrimination for reason relating to a disability or by failing to make a reasonable adjustment to any provision, criterion, or practice. This duty is anticipatory. Settings must advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations with individuals and groups with protected characteristics namely disability, race (ethnicity), religion and belief, sexual orientation, sex (gender), gender reassignment, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, and civil partnership.
Aim
Our provision actively promotes inclusion, equality of opportunity and the valuing of diversity.
Record keeping policy
Alongside associated procedures in 07.1-07.4 Record keeping, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.
Aim
We have record keeping systems in place for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of the children; that meet legal requirements for the storing and sharing of information within the framework of the GDPR and the Human Rights Act.
Waiting list and admissions Policy
We aim to ensure that all sections of the community receive accessible information, and that our admissions procedures are fair, clear and open to all parents who apply for a place.
Attendance and absence Policy
We take steps to ensure that children are kept safe, that their wellbeing is promoted, and they do not miss their entitlements and opportunities. At the very least, good attendance promotes good outcomes for children. In a small minority of cases, good attendance may also lead to early identification of more serious concerns for a child or family.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Model Policy
The Alconbury Community Preschool fully recognises the responsibility to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. Our policy applies to all staff, paid and unpaid, working in the setting, including volunteers and students, all of whom have a vital role in safeguarding children. Concerned parents may also contact the setting’s Designated Person/s for Child Protection.
Committee policy
Before the start of each academic year, budgets should be set for each revenue stream and cost category. These will be set as per the agreed template, following consultation with staff and committee.
Payment Policy Statement
Before the start of each academic year, budgets should be set for each revenue stream and cost category. These will be set as per the agreed template, following consultation with staff and committee.