Policies and Procedures
Our full set of policies and procedures can be viewed any time at the Club. Alternatively, if you wish to receive a copy please contact the Club Organise
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Security
Children attending The After-School Club will be collected from the school Reception by a member of the club staff. On arrival at the Club, a register of children will be taken. Any children who are due to attend but are not there will be accounted for either through speaking to their teacher or contacting parents/carers. Children will not be able to leave the Club unless they are collected by a person who is named on their registration form as authorised to collect. The need for parents/carers cooperation in this procedure is essential. If on a particular day someone other than the people named on their form needs to collect them this can be arranged by contacting the club organiser and setting up a password. Children will not be allowed outside unless supervised by a member of the club staff. The playground and field will be restricted to specific supervised activities. Children will only be allowed in those parts of the school designated for the use of the Club and the premises will be made secure against unauthorised persons
Illness and medication
Unfortunately, children will not be able to attend if they have not attended school that day due to illness. If a child has developed diarrhoea, sickness, or any contagious illness during the school day, he/she will not be admitted. The Club Leader will contact the parent or nominated adult if the school has not already done so. Were a child to become ill or have an accident at the Club, the Leader will contact the parent. It is essential that the Club has current telephone numbers. Details of children taking regular medication must be put in writing to the Club Leader. All drugs must be clearly labelled and given to the Club Leader. We will only be able to administer medication with written consent from the parent/carer. We would record this in a medicine book and it would need to be read and signed upon collection of the child.
Collection of Children
Hours of operation are until 6.00 pm. As mentioned before under the heading security, only authorised people will be allowed to collect children. Anyone collecting a child will be asked to sign the child out. Those collecting children should enter the School site through the double silver gates located at the front of the School on Calton Road. It is important that children are collected on time as we only have use of the school premises up until 6pm, after this time the school will be locked. In the event of any unavoidable delay please contact the Club. This enables us to reassure the child to prevent them becoming anxious or upset.
Behaviour and Discipline
The Club will operate a friendly, open atmosphere with a non- authoritarian, non-aggressive approach. The Club would like the children to enjoy a home from home atmosphere, which will hopefully become an important part of their everyday lives. As in a home, children must be aware of what behaviour is expected of them. There are five positive rules for children Be polite at all times Always be kind, considerate, truthful, and friendly. Do not cause harm or injury to anyone. Take care of books, games, and toys. Enjoy ourselves and have fun. The club encourages children to think about their actions and how they impact others. We have always found that clear boundaries, setting a good example and realistic expectations are the best way to promote positive behaviour amongst the children in our care. We may also use rewards for positive behaviour and sanctions if necessary for unacceptable behaviour. Unacceptable behaviour will be discussed with parents/carers in an effort to resolve it. If such behaviour persists, three written warnings would be given, this may be followed by a temporary suspension or a permanent ban from the Club if necessary
Health and Safety
Reasonable steps have been taken to ensure a safe and healthy environment at all times. All activities are well planned with the appropriate level of supervision. All equipment, furnishings and buildings are checked regularly to ensure safe standards are maintained. Smoke alarms and firefighting equipment are in situ. Procedures for action in the event of a fire are prominently displayed and regular fire drills will be held. A first aid box is accessible with trained staff to administer first aid. An accident book is kept, and parents/carers will be asked to sign if a child has an accident by way of acknowledgement that the facts recorded give a true record of the accident and treatment. In the event of a major accident a parent/carer will be informed immediately and if he/she has not arrived at the Club when the ambulance is ready to depart, a staff member will accompany the child to hospital
