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SLOUGH CENTRE NURSERY SCHOOL AND EARLY YEARS CENTREBuckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA.Telephone 01753 521975 Email [email protected] Web www.sloughcentrenursery.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs. Diane Lister, Cert Ed, Dip SpLD, M.A.Information Booklet
Welcome toSlough Centre Nursery School
Buckingham Avenue East
Dear Parents
We are very pleased you have decided to send your child to our Nursery. We will endeavour to see that your child is happy & makes good progress during their time with us.
The school caters for up to 180 part-time children & up to 30 full-time children aged 3-5 years.
We work closely with parents & carers to provide a broad & balanced early years education for children. The nursery curriculum is planned to equip the children with the knowledge, understanding & skills needed for the next stage in learning.
Diane ListerHeadteacher
Our Aims
Slough Centre Nursery School & Early Years Centre aims to provide a curriculum which offers a broad & balanced range of experiences relevant to the child’s whole development, paying particular regard to emotional, social, communication & physical development. We recognise that children learn in different ways & each child’s needs are important.
We aim to work in partnership together with parents to achieve our aims.
We aim to ensure a secure foundation for each child’s future education.
We aim to help each child to value differences between us with respect & understanding.
We aim to ensure each child makes good progress.
We aim to meet any additional needs of the child to enable them to benefit fully from opportunities provided.
We aim to provide opportunities to make friends, share & care for each other.
We aim to provide equality of opportunity to ensure each child is included & supported appropriately.
We aim to work with other professionals to ensure every child’s needs are met.
We aim to encourage trust, self-confidence, independence & control, to enable each child to develop a positive attitude to learning.
We aim to provide opportunities to play & explore, inside & out.
We aim to motivate children by providing an interesting & challenging environment.
We aim to support children’s learning by following their lead.
We aim to support parents to support their child’s learning.
Who is Everyone?Our Staff
Mrs Diane Lister HeadteacherMrs Zoe Keating Deputy Headteacher
Robins Group StaffMiss Karen Hotson TeacherMrs Kellie Carroll Early Years PractitionerMrs Sakina Bibi Early Years PractitionerMiss Celeste Brookes Teaching Assistant
Swans Group StaffMr Nathan Morgan Teacher Miss Imogen Badnell Early Years Practitioner Mrs Charlene Hasley Early Years PractitionerMrs Sunita Parmar Teaching Assistant Starlings Group StaffMrs Chantelle Rush TeacherMrs Daniella Streatfield Early Years PractitonerMiss Emily Evans Early Years PractitionerMiss Debbie Figg (Mon/Wed/Fri) Teaching AssistantMrs Nural-Ayn Mohamed (Tues/Thurs) Teaching Assistant
Ducklings Group StaffMrs Balvindar Parmar Early Years PractitionerMrs Bhaveshri Parmar Early Years PractitonerMrs Shabina Khan Teaching Assistant
Family Work and Sparrows Mrs Balvindar Parmar Family Support Worker
Mrs Noseen Muzzam (a.m.) Teaching AssistantMrs Sarah Anjum Lunchclub Assistant
OfficeMrs Karen Jones Bursar (Mon & Wed)Mrs Farzanah Iqbal Office Administrator Mrs Kirsty O’Brien Administration Assistant
Mrs Hardial Matharu General Assistant (Mon & Tues)Mrs Manjit Sehar General Assistant (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Resource UnitMiss Sharon Curran Early Years Practitioner Mrs Flutura Metalia Early Years PractitionerMrs Deborah Eryilmaz Early Years PractitionerMrs Sajida Bashir Teaching AssistantMiss Sabaa Hejazi (PM) Teaching AssistantMs Beverley Mars (Wed/Thurs) SENCO
School Governors
The Governing Body is made up of parents, staff and representatives of the local authority and members of the community. They are all volunteers who are committed to our work and have knowledge and expertise to share with us.
The Governing Body works with and supports the staff of the school to deliver the school's vision, to ensure that the school is continuously improving and meet a number of statutory requirements.
They meet as a whole group 6 times a year. They also have sub-committees which oversee all aspects of our provision.
To find out more about our Governing Body and how you might get involved, please speak to the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or one of our parent governors.
ChairpersonMr Mahesh Yanambakkam Chair Person Mrs Chris Neale Vice Chairperson/LA GovernorVacant Staff GovernorLaila Serroukh Parent GovernorPammi Dohil-Jheeta Parent GovernorMrs Diane Lister HeadteacherMrs Ros Duke Co-opted GovernorMrs Zoe Keating Associate GovernorMr Clive Haines Associate GovernorMrs Trudie Gunter Co-opted GovernorVacant Clerk to the Governors
Every school has a Governing Body. Governors have an important job to do. They meet twice a term to discuss amongst other things, what is taught & how the school budget is spent. A governor’s term of office is usually 2 years. We will let you know when vacancies for parent governors occur.
A Typical School Day
You will have chosen for your child to attend the morning session from 8.30 a.m. to 11.20 a.m., or the afternoon session from 12.30 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. Each session has a similar programme.
Children are encouraged to self register & choose an activity as soon as they arrive. Activities like:
Building & creating Role play Painting & exploring
Music & dance Climbing, running & cycling Mark making & exploring books Turn taking games
Following this children have a group time led by a member of staff, & then have their milk or water & fruit. They will then choose their activities anywhere in the nursery, including the outside area.
We encourage children to work independently, but many activities will have a member of staff working with them. Activities will include the following:Art, craft & technology – painting, drawing, cutting, modeling with different materials.Construction activities – Lego, wooden bricksProblem solving activities – sand & water play, sorting, matching & countingImaginative play – dressing up, farm & zoo animals.Games –which encourage turn taking & sharing.Book Corner – lots of fiction & non-fiction booksPhysical activities – outside using climbing frame, balancing, riding, mark making.
Each session finishes with a story & singing.
At the end of the session the children are given the pictures & models they have made.Please praise their work & effort, & display items when you get them home. It will help your child gain confidence.
Working Together
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which says ‘ Parents are children’s first & most enduring educators, when parents & practitioners work together in the early years setting, the results have a positive impact on the child’s development & learning.’
We aim to work in partnership with you by: Providing a friendly & welcoming atmosphere
where approachable staff are eager to hear your views.
Respecting the diversity of all families within the setting.
Asking you to share your views in your child’s progress in their ‘All About me’ book.
Giving you the opportunity to talk to your child’s Key Person about your child.
Helping parents to understand more about teaching, learning & child development.
Asking parents for their views on the education & care that we provide.
Welcoming you into the nursery to take part in activities & events.
Play
At Slough Centre Nursery School & Early Years Centre we believe that play is educationally POWERFUL, that children learn & develop through play & that play is a motivating factor for learning.
Slough Centre Nursery is ‘highly experienced in early years education.’ It ‘is a very nurturing and caring school. All members of the school community feel valued. Staff work tirelessly to ensure that children receive the very best standard of teaching. Children enjoy their learning.’
Some of the parents’ comments include; ‘Staff are exceptionally attentive and extremely caring. They have a great understanding of my son’s needs’.
‘We are delighted with the help and support the school has given my child, we have already seen him make huge strides in his learning’.
‘There has never been a day when my child said she didn’t feel like nursery today, this is due to the positive experiences caused by the hard work and commitment of staff.’
Ofsted July 2018
Record KeepingWe keep a detailed record of your child’s progress whilst they are at this school so
we can plan activities to help them develop. These records are kept in your child’s ‘All
About Me’ book. You can ask to look at this at any time.
Your child’s key worker will have an initial chat with you about how your child has settled, usually soon after their first 6
weeks of starting. They will offer you the opportunity to talk to them about your child’s progress at regular times during
your child’s time in nursery.
Embedded within our concept of play, is the school’s curriculum, which is balanced & broad, providing for the development of the WHOLE CHILD & meeting the need & rights of INDIVIDUALS.
What is play?Different things to different people at different times.
Play is complex Play is creativePlay is active Play is making choicesPlay is hard work Play is problem solvingPlay is doing Play is taking risksPlay is pretending Play is learning new skillsPlay is reality Play is practicing existing skillsPlay is repetitive Play is consolidating knowledgePlay is investigative Play is leaning new knowledgePlay is healthy Play is imaginativePlay is language development Play is concentratingPlay is communicating Play is involvementPlay is socializing Play is predictingPlay is an adventure Play is planning & decision makingPlay is questioning Play is sharingPlay is relaxing Play is trustingPlay is strenuous Play is laughingPlay is boisterous Play is adaptingPlay is gentle PLAY IS FUN
OrganisationThe nursery is divided into curriculum areas. These are part of the Early Years Foundation
Stage Curriculum. Within Yellow Room there are areas for mathematics as well as a home corner.
Green Room includes science & technology activities. In Blue Room there are mainly creative activities. Physical development,
personal & social development, & communication, language & literacy take place
across all areas, inside & outside. There are books, mark making materials & computers in all
rooms.
Parents as partnersIf you have a problem with any aspect
of your child’s education, we are always happy to talk to you. The
Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher can be contacted at any time & the
nursery staff are available at the end of the nursery session. We operate an open door policy so that problems are
dealt with quickly & effectively.A copy of the school’s complaints
procedure is in the policy file in the parents’ area.
Our childrenStaff provide appropriate learning & development opportunities & set realistic &
challenging expectations that meet the various needs of children. We are very aware that children start the nursery with different experiences,
interests & abilities. We therefore plan to meet the needs of ALL children.Some children will have additional needs & we will work closely with you to get the
best education for your child.
PlanningActivities are planned on a termly, weekly & daily basis. Staff also plan
activities specifically for individual children. When your child is a ‘focus’ child we will share your child ‘All About me’ book with them, talk to you about your child’s progress, do a detailed observation of your child & ask you to take your child’s book home to look at & maybe put something into. After
this we will be able to plan specific activities for your child’s individual needs.
Story Sack LibraryA story sack is a bag containing a story book, visual
aids & other educational items to make a story come alive. You can borrow these from nursery at £2 for a
whole term. They are available in the parents’ area on Tuesday’s at 11.15am and 3.15pm
Self Help SkillsHelp your child to be independent in dressing, washing &
going to the toilet. Encourage your child to talk to you & try to answer all their questions
Illnesses & MedicinesIf your child has sickness or diarrhoea we insist that they remain at home for 24 hours after their illness –
even if they cry to come to nursery.
If your child has asthma & is prescribed an inhaler, please fill out a medical consent form & bring in a
labeled spare inhaler for us to keep & use in nursery.
Extended TimesWe also run a Lunch Club & have the facility to offer full-time for a limited
number of children. There is a charge for this.
For more details & an application form please ask at the office.
Routine closures are notified to parents by letter. In an emergency we will notify you by our texting service and we will put a notice on our website
www.sloughcentrenursery.co.uk. Once the Local Authority has been notified, details of closure will be on the Slough Borough Council website too www.slough.gov.uk
The TLC Nursery FederationSlough Centre Nursery School
Behaviour & Rewards PolicyA policy folder containing up to date policies is available in the parents’ area.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Restraint, Special Educational Needs, Complaints, the Local Offer & Whistle-blowing policies.
Statement of AimsThe staff at Chalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School encourage children to have consideration for others, respect for themselves, other children, staff & equipment. We aim to encourage good behaviour & accept children as individuals. When inappropriate behaviour improves we aim to reinforce this with support & praise. It is the act that is wrong, not the child.
We believe that acceptable behaviour will include the following: Moving with care through the nursery. Walking in with parent/carer, settling at home base. Caring for equipment & animals. Learning to follow ‘rules’ & routines & having clearly defined boundaries. Listening to each other & addressing them politely. Participating positively & appropriately at their chosen activity, with regard to
others there. Learning to share & take turns.
We believe that as staff we would be encouraging this behaviour by: Example Letting the child know that they are behaving well. Talking to parents about the positive actions of the child in front of the child. Talking to the group & other staff about the positive actions of the child. Giving a child special jobs to do. Recording improving behaviour. Empowerment – knowing you have the right to say ‘no’ & expressing that
right. Acting out/working through examples through puppets & circle time.
Staff should act as role models of behaviour for children & should encourage visiting adults such as students to be the same. Examples of good relationships & manners in the way we address each other & adults, carers & visitors in front of them should be constantly evident.
We believe that some behaviour is unacceptable at school & this includes: Action or behaviour which can be a danger to themselves or others.
Anti-social behaviour with peers or staff, e.g. not sharing/co-operating, fighting/trying to dominate peers, not listening when spoken to, rude vocabulary or gestures used to peers or staff.
Inappropriate behaviour, e.g. disrupting activities, deliberately damaging equipment, distracting others that are settled either at group, activity or lunch, incorrect use or treatment of equipment.
Attention seeking & provocative behaviour that could involve any of the above. In these cases this should be dealt with on an individual basis.
We believe we should deal with such behaviour by: Talking quietly to a child (unless they are in imminent danger). Voices may be
raised or firm, showing surprise or disappointment, but shouting should be avoided.
Speaking to an individual on a one-to-one basis & in private, quietly, rather than across a room.
Explaining the potential consequences of dangerous behaviour. Using the child’s perception of good & bad, right & wrong as a starting point – they may not realize or understand potential dangers or the inappropriate nature of behaviour or language.
Encouraging the child to reflect on their action. They should spend a short time thinking about what they have done. Remove the persistent offender from his/her audience.
Encouraging the child to apologise to either peer or staff that they have hurt or upset.
Ignoring attention seeking behaviour but re-directing the child & giving attention for positive reasons.
Considering appropriate ‘action’ with the child e.g. withdrawal of ‘privilege’ or temporary exclusion from an activity.
As members of staff we should ensure that incidents are dealt with by one person & others not join in along the way, unless help is requested as in the TEAMTEACH approach.
Allow children to sort out their own disagreements if possible, supporting them if necessary.
Not embarrassing the child in front of his/her peers. This leads to resentment & lack of willing co-operation & respect.
Avoid labelling children. Children may have problems (which can cause us problems in terms of successfully managing them or situations) but they should not be labelled as problem children.
Avoiding talking about them negatively to others, in front of them. Avoiding nagging & sarcasm. Focusing on the positive to prevent confrontation, which you can rarely win.
Using positive redirection & change of focus to distract the child. When a child has been told that a member of staff is displeased with them,
the relationship with the child should return to normal before the end of the session & not carry forward to the next day.
Explaining clearly that certain behaviour is totally unacceptable. At the end of the day there are no ‘whys’, ‘ifs’ or ‘buts’ – we just don’t do this in nursery. If there is any doubt, we will speak to parents to reinforce this.
Rewards We aim to ensure that good behaviour at Chalvey Nursery School & Slough
Centre Nursery School is rewarded by praise & encouragement. This includes children whose behaviour is usually good.
We aim to always acknowledge good behaviour. We aim to celebrate helpfulness, kindness & consideration for others. We will
strive to treat children in a positive & consistent manner in an environment where they can learn & achieve.
Children may be rewarded with a sticker if they have worked hard on a particular task with an adult.
Children may be encouraged to tell their parent/carer about their good behaviour or overhear a member of staff reporting back to them.
Children who are experiencing particular difficulties may have a star chart on which their good behaviour is recorded for all to see.
Babies & children under 2The above policy applies to & meets the requirements of babies & children under the age of 2.
Reference to OfSTED Standard 11Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range ofchildren’s behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare & development.
September 2016
The TLC Nursery FederationChalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School
Policy for Safeguarding
To be read in conjunction with the school’s policies for: Behaviour & Rewards, Complaints, Health & Safety, Special Educational Needs, Code of Conduct, on Line safety, Whistleblowing, Equal Opportunities & the school’s Local Offer.All staff have had PREVENT training.All staff have read & understood the following documents:What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused March 2015Keeping children safe in education July 2015 & are aware of the updates to this from September 2016
IntroductionThis school recognises its legal duty under s.175 Education Act 2002 to work with other agencies in safeguarding children & protecting them from ‘significant harm’.
The framework for such procedures is defined by the relevant Circular from the Department for Education. These duties relate to all children & young people under the age of 18.
It is also based on the following legislation: The School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 which sets out what must be
recorded on the single central record & the requirement for at least one person on a school interview/appointment panel to be trained in safer recruitment techniques.
The Children Act 1989 (& 2004 amendment) which provides a framework for the care & protection of children
Section 5B(11) of the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 which places a statutory duty on teachers to report to the police where they discover that female genital mutilation (FGM) appears to have been carried out on a girl under 18.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which outlines when people with criminal convictions can work with children.
Statutory Guidance on the Prevent duty, which explains schools’ duties under the Counter-Terrorism & Security Act 2015 with respect to protecting people from the risk of radicalisation & extremism.
The Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 & Childcare Act 2006, which set out who is disqualified from working with children.
This policy also meets requirements relating to safeguarding & welfare in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
The staff seek to adopt an open & accepting attitude towards children & young people as part of their general responsibility for pastoral care. Staff hope that parents & children will feel free to talk about any concerns or worries which may affect educational progress & well-being, & that they will see the school as a safe place if there are any difficulties at home. Children will be taken seriously if they seek help from a member of staff.RationaleIn Chalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School we are committed to the protection & safety of the children. We maintain rigorous procedures for child protection & we expect everyone working within the schools to take responsibility for following these procedures & complying with national & local authority Area Child Protection Committee policy & guidelines http://proceduresonline.com/berks.
‘Children in Need’ & ‘Children in Need of Protection’If staff have significant concerns about any child which may indicate
Physical abuse Emotional abuse Sexual abuse Neglect Organised abuse
They are required to report them to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) & may be required to discuss them with the agencies responsible for investigation & child protection.Staff who observe injuries which appear to be non-accidental, or who are told anything significant by the child, must report their concerns to the school’s DSL (the Executive Headteacher, Diane Lister), or in her absence the Deputy Headteacher, Zoe Keating at Slough Centre Nursery School or Emma Lister at Chalvey Nursery School). School staff do not, however, carry out investigations, nor decide whether children have been abused. That is a matter for the specialist agencies.If a parent thinks their child, whilst in the care of the nursery, may be at risk of harm, they should inform the Headteacher & phone the local authority (LA) immediately:Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):[email protected] 01753 474053Early Response Hub: 01753 476501, 07748 177986 [email protected] Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) First Contact 01753 87536Children at Risk: 01753 690898, 01753 875591, 01344 786543 (out of hours)Then notify Ofsted on 08546404040
Berkshire Local Safeguarding Boards Child Protection Procedures are available on line at http://proceduresonline.com/berks
ResourcesChild protection is important. Where appropriate, the Governors will endeavour to ensure that sufficient resources are made available to enable the necessary tasks to be carried out properly under inter-agency procedures, including attending meetings, staff training etc.
CurriculumChild protection issues will be addressed through the curriculum as appropriate, especially in Personal, Social & Emotional Development.All parents are asked to give permission for their child to be photographed or videoed whilst in school. These images may be used for inservice training purposes, for displays in the school, in the school booklet, on the school video or on the school web site. Parents have the right to withhold this permission.Whenever images of children are used on the website no names are used to identify the child.
Any parent wishing to video their own child within the nursery is asked to check with the Home Base staff if it is appropriate. Staff will be aware of children whose parents do not wish their images to be used. Parents are always reminded to focus on their own child & asked not to post it on social media.
Staff IssuesParents can feel confident that careful procedures are in place to ensure that all staff appointed are suitable to work with children. All staff employed by the school
are required to have a positive Enhanced Clearance from the Criminal Records Bureau. Prior to obtaining this clearance staff are not left alone with a child or a small group of children. Staff & volunteers have all signed the Disqualification by Association form & the Headteacher will take appropriate action for any disclosures.
Any use of physical force or restraint against pupils will be carried out & documented in accordance with the relevant guidance & policy. If it is necessary to use physical action to protect a child from injury, to prevent a child from harming others, or if any child is injured accidently, parents will be informed immediately & a record kept in a bound & numbered book. Children will not be punished within the school by any form of hitting, slapping, shaking or other degrading treatment.
Physical contact between staff & pupils is acceptable in certain circumstances: When administering first aid When assisting children with disabilities When using physical restraint in specific circumstances (see Restraint Policy) When initiated by the child & within appropriate boundaries In age-appropriate comforting & encouragement
Any unwanted touch can be seen as abuse
Any complaints about staff behaviour may be made to the Headteacher, or to the Chair of Governors. Staff will follow the Whistleblowing Policy if they feel it is appropriate. All those involved will be entitled to a fair hearing. Complaints which raise child protection issues will be reported under local inter-agency procedures for investigation outside the school.
When dealing with any allegations of abuse against school staff the following document will be referred to & its guidelines followed: ‘Safeguarding Children in Education: dealing with Allegations of Abuse against Teachers & Other Staff’ DfES/2044/2005.
Some senior staff & a designated Governor have undertaken Level III & Level II Child Protection training on child protection matters. All staff have undertaken Level I Child Protection training in January 2016 or more recently, & training will be updated every 3 years.
Staff with up-to-date Level III Child Protection training:Mrs Diane ListerMrs Zoe KeatingMiss Emma ListerMiss Karen HotsonMr. Clive Haines (Chair of Governor)
Staff with up-to-date Level II Child Protection training:Mrs Diane ListerMrs Zoe KeatingMrs Chris GodfreyMiss Emma Lister
Miss Karen Hotson
The DSL for all child protection matters in the school is the Headteacher, or in her absence the Deputy Headteacher.
The Governor with Safeguarding responsibility is Mrs Ros Duke, contact number 01753 536293 (Chalvey Nursery School) 01753 521975 (Slough Centre Nursery School)
Training
All staff in our school are expected to be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and must be able to respond appropriately. Whole staff training is provided every 3 years with separate training to all new staff on appointment. The DSL will undertake child protection & safeguarding training at least every 2 years to enable them to fulfil their role. In addition they will update their knowledge & skills at regular intervals & at least annually (for example through e-bulletins, meeting other DSLs, reading safeguarding developments) Any update in national or local guidance will be shared with all staff in briefings and then captured in the next whole school training. This policy will be updated during the year to reflect any changes brought about by new guidance
All staff will have training on the government’s anti-radicalisation strategy, Prevent, to enable them to identify children at risk of being drawn into terrorism & to challenge extremist ideas.
All staff will receive regular safeguarding & child protection updates (e.g. staff meetings) as required, but at least annually.
All Governors receive training about safeguarding, to make sure they have the knowledge & information to perform their functions & understand their responsibilities.
RecruitmentAt least one person on any interview/appointment panel for a post at the school will have undertaken safer recruitment training.
Babies & children under 2The above policy applies to & meets the requirements of babies & children under the age of 2.
Links, References & Regulations
Links to other policies Organisation Health & Safety Special Educational Needs Working in Partnership with Parents & Carers Complaints procedures Behaviour Policy Restraint Policy Whistleblowing Policy
Reference to OFSTED Standard 13The Registered Person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee & ensures that all adults working with & looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.
Approved by D J Lister 28/09/17
Last reviewed on: 29/09/17
Next review due by: 30/09/17Sept 2017
The TLC Nursery Federation Slough Centre School
Late/Non-Collection of Child PolicyA policy folder containing up to date policies is available in the parents area.
Statement of intentIn the event that a child is not collected by an authorised adult at the end of the session, the nursery puts into practice agreed procedures. These ensure the child is
cared for safely by an experienced & qualified practitioner who is known to the child.
AimIn the event that a child is not collected by an authorised adult, we will ensure that the child receives a high standard of care in order to cause as little distress as possible. We inform parents/carers of our procedures so that, if they are unavoidably delayed, they will be reassured that their children will be properly cared for.
Method1. Parents of children starting at the nursery are asked to provide specific
information which is recorded on their registration form, including: Home address & telephone number – if parents do not have a
telephone number, an alternative number must be given e.g. close relative, neighbour
Place of work, address & telephone number (if applicable) Mobile telephone number (if applicable) Names, addresses & telephone numbers of adults who are authorised
by the parents to collect their child from nursery. Information about any person who does not have legal access to the
child Who has parental responsibility for the child A personal password for their child in the event of their child being
collected by someone other than authorised persons
2. On occasions when parents or the person normally authorised to collect the child are not able to collect the child, they let the school know who will be collecting Parents are asked to inform us as soon as possible if they are not able to collect their child as planned, so that we can begin to implement back-up procedures.
3. We provide parents with our contact telephone number. We also inform parents that – in the event that their child is not collected from nursery by an authorised adult & the staff can no longer supervise the child on our premises – we will telephone Social Services for guidance & assistance.
4. If a child is not collected at the end of the session, we follow the following procedures:
The office is checked for any information about changes to the normal collection routines
If no information is available, parents/carers are contacted at home or at work.
If this is unsuccessful, the adults who are authorised by the parents to collect their child from the nursery - & whose telephone numbers are recorded on the registration form – are contacted.
All reasonable attempts are made to contact the parents or nominated carers.
If no-one collects the child after one hour & there is no-one who can be contacted to collect the child, we will phone our local authority social
services department (telephone number 01753 690898, emergency out of hours 01344 786543).
The child stays at the nursery in the in the care of two fully-vetted practitioners until the child is safely collected either by the parents or a social worker.
5. Social Services will aim to find the parent or relative. If they are not able to do so the child will be admitted to the care of the local authority.
6. Under no circumstances are staff to go to look for the parent, nor do they take the child home with them.
7. A full written report of the incident is recorded in the child’s file.8. Depending on the circumstances we reserve the right to charge parents for
additional hours worked by our staff.9. OfSTED will be informed (telephone number 0845 6014771)
Babies & children under 2The above policy applies to & meets the requirements of babies & children under the age of 2
Reference to OfSTED Standard 13The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee & ensures that all adults working & looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.
Sept 2016Slough Centre Nursery School & Early Years Centre
Whole School Food PolicyA policy folder containing up to date policies is available in the parents’ area.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the snack policy.
At Slough Centre Nursery School we recognise the importance of a healthy, balanced diet for the whole community contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
In order to promote healthy children & families we follow these guidelines:
Drinks Offer only water & milk during the day Cooled water is freely available to staff & children at all times
Snacks We offer toast with a low fat spread at the beginning of each session as we
acknowledge that children cannot learn if they are hungry. We understand that there are a variety of reasons why children may come to nursery without having eaten.
We offer & encourage the children to take a piece of fruit with their milk/water.
We do not allow children to bring snacks from home to eat or drink during session times.
Curriculum Children are taught about healthy & unhealthy food as part of the curriculum. When cooking children, healthy ingredient options are used whenever
possible. We acknowledge that some cooking activities are science based & teach children about change in state, e.g. cakes. Cooking of dishes containing less healthy ingredients are outnumbered by the more healthy options. E.g. soup, pizza.
Outside agencies e.g. dental hygienists reinforce healthy food messages.Staff
Staff are encouraged to follow a healthy well balanced diet. Staff are requested not to bring nuts to school as some children suffer life
threatening allergies to nuts. Staff are encouraged to look for healthy options when bringing treats for
celebrationsWorking with parents
Parents are informed of our healthy eating policy when their children enter nursery.
Leaflets & posters are available to parents highlighting the importance of a healthy lifestyle for all the family.
Celebrations When celebrating children’s birthdays we advise parents on healthy options
they could bring, giving an advice sheet. We acknowledge that a cake with candles on their special day, is important to some children. Small portions of this are shared with the children & staff. Parents are asked to look for healthy options if they wish to also bring in crisps & to only bring small quantities. They are also asked to consider bringing in fruit as a healthy option.
When celebrating festivals e.g. Christmas, Diwali, Eid, parents are asked to select their contributions from a list of healthy options. Cultural food 7 fruit juices (not squash) are accepted at these parties. No fizzy drinks are allowed.
Extended school activities Extended school activities e.g. rising 3 group, parent & toddler group, follow
our healthy eating agenda. When the local community are invited into nursery fruit juice, water & fruit are
offered.
Sept 2011
The TLC Nursery FederationSlough Centre Nursery School
Policy for Equal OpportunitiesA policy folder containing up to date policies is available in the parents’ area.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Behaviour & Rewards, Complaints, Health & Safety, Restraint, Safeguarding, Special Educational Needs, Whistle-blowing policies & the school’s Local Offer.
Slough Centre Nursery School are situated in multi-cultural areas in the centre of Slough. The ethnic groups represented within the school community include: British, Irish, Indian, Pakistani, African Asian, Polish, Caribbean, African, Chinese, EEC countries and people of mixed race.
Approximately 15% of the pupils have an identified special need.
The school is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, ability, age or gender, to promote equality of opportunity & good relations between all people, whatever their race, ability, gender, age or background.
In this school everyone is treated with dignity, respect & courtesy.
Aims & Beliefs.
We aim to prepare children for life in a multi ethnic society.
We aim to promote understanding of a variety of cultures & believe that cultural diversity is a positive advantage & experiences should be shared.
We aim to establish an environment where the school is effective in reducing prejudice & raising self-esteem.
We aim to provide a place that is safe & welcoming for all.
We aim to create a no-blame culture, where issues can be freely discussed and where children are involved in setting the rules.
At Slough Centre Nursery School we aim to tackle discrimination & promote equality of opportunity & good relations in all areas, including:
Progress & attainmentBehaviour & disciplinePersonal developmentTeaching & learningAdmissions & attendanceStaff recruitment & professional development.Partnership with parents & the community.
CommitmentsAt Chalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School we are committed to a pro-active approach to promoting equality & good relations & tackling discrimination.
RaceWe encourage parents of children from all cultural groups to actively participate in their children's education.We welcome all parents into the school & encourage them to become involved in its everyday life & special celebrations. We provide information in an appropriate range of languages, both written & spoken.We do not stereotype or equate any race with being subservient or dominant.Our resources reflect the multicultural population of Britain.We invite people from all cultural groups to share their skills and knowledge with the nursery community.We endeavour to allow children from all groups to find characters with whom they can identify & which will enhance their self- esteem.We positively & realistically portray children from a variety of ethnic & cultural groups & backgrounds involved in activities.
Each person is valued as an individual & all instances of racism or racial harassment will be challenged immediately.
Gender
Slough Centre Nursery we endeavour to ensure our curriculum & resources challenge gender stereotypes. We value equally the experiences & contributions of girls & boys.We do not equate either gender with being dominant or subservient.We portray people of both sexes involved in a variety of activities.
Harassment and expressions of prejudice based on gender will be directly challenged and action taken to prevent its occurrence.
Special Educational Needs.Chalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School is committed to the inclusion of children with special educational needs and believes they have a positive contribution to make to the life of the school.
Slough Centre Nursery School will endeavour to provide auxiliary aids and services for disabled pupils, where reasonable & within the constraints of the school budget.
We recognise that all pupils require an education which values their abilities and promotes understanding in the school community.
Action will be taken to minimise problems of access and viable improvements will be made to remove barriers to pupils with disabilities.Expressions of prejudice on the grounds of disability will be challenged.
Social circumstancesStaff have high expectations of each child's ability & potential, irrespective of their linguistic, cultural or socio-economic background or those of their parents.
Action will be taken to eliminate discrimination on socio-economic grounds in all areas, including admissions.
AgeChalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. It is the aim of the school to treat all employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
It is the aim of the governors to ensure that all individuals are selected, recruited, trained & promoted on the basis of ability, job requirements, skills, aptitudes & other objective criteria, regardless of age.
Responsibilities:
Governing Body.The governing body will ensure that the school complies with legislation relating to race relations and equal opportunities regarding gender, ability, age & background.The governors will ensure that the policy, procedures & strategies are implemented.Governors will be kept informed of all incidents of discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, ability, age & background.
HeadteacherThe headteacher has responsibility for ensuring that the policy for equal opportunities is implemented.The headteacher will ensure that all staff & governors are aware of their responsibilities and are given appropriate training and support.The headteacher will ensure action is taken in any cases of discrimination or harassment & that all incidents are logged.
All StaffAll staff will be fully aware of the contents of this policy, will understand their rights & responsibilities in ensuring the policy is understood & acted upon.All staff will deal with incidents as they occur, providing clear support to the child or adult involved.All staff will receive training to enable them to identify and challenge discrimination and stereotyping.Staff will promote equality & good relations & ensure that they themselves do not discriminate on any grounds, but treat all people with dignity, respect & courtesy.Staff will keep up to date with legislation by attending training & accessing information opportunities.
Carers and PupilsCarers will be expected to abide by the school policy and actively encourage the pupils to do so.
Visitors & ContractorsVisitors & contractors will be made aware of the school policy & will be expected to comply with it.
Breaches of the policy.Breaches of the policy will be considered promptly & treated seriously.Clear support will be given to the child/adult who has been insulted or rejected.The perpetrator will be given an explanation of why the incident (but not the person) is unacceptable and it is hoped that the perpetrator will be able to empathise with the victim.Children will be given support to understand that the behaviour is wrong.
Parents will be informed if their child is involved in an incident, in whatever capacity. We aim to seek the parent’s co-operation in moving towards a situation where the issue can be addressed.
Issues will be addressed with children through their personal & social education, using strategies such as circle time and the use of persona dolls or puppets.All incidents will be recorded.
Monitoring & evaluation.
Data will be collected on assessment, admissions, exclusions, name calling, harassment & family involvement on a regular basis.Children will be regularly observed to ensure they all have equal access to the activities provided. Action will be taken to rectify any situation where equality of access is not offered, taking into account the different learning styles.Chalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery will consult representatives of disabled groups in the community about the steps the school is taking, wherever possible.
Parents will be given the opportunity to express their views about equality through an annual questionnaire. Any views expressed by parents or carers, whether through the questionnaire or verbally at any time, will be taken into consideration & acted upon where possible.
Planning & Review.
The impact of this policy will be addressed through consultation & evaluation.Data will be used to monitor the progress and attainment of different groups and targets will be set.This information will be used to inform planning in all areas of the curriculum.The effectiveness of this policy will be monitored & reviewed to evaluate its impact on eliminating discrimination & promoting equal opportunities & good relations.Questions relating to equality will be built into the school self review & evaluation.
Access to the policy
All members of staff and governors will be given a copy of this policy.Parents will receive a précis of the policy in the school handbook and will be invited to ask to see the full policy if they wish to do so.
Babies & Children under 2The above policy applies to & meets the requirements of babies & children under the age of 2.
Reference to OFSTED standard 9:
The registered person & staff actively promote equality of opportunity & anti discriminatory practice for all children.
September 2016
The TLC Nursery FederationChalvey Nursery School & Slough Centre Nursery School
E-Safety PolicyA policy folder containing up to date policies is available in the parents’ area.
E-Safety encompasses Internet technologies and electronic communications such as mobile phones and PDAs. It highlights the need to educate pupils about the benefits and risks of using technology and provides safeguards and awareness for users to enable them to control their online experience.This e-Safety Policy
replaces the previous Internet Policy which has been revised and renamed as the School’s e-Safety Policy to reflect the need to raise awareness of the safety issues associated with electronic communications as a whole;
will operate in conjunction with other school policies including those for ICT, Behaviour, Child Protection, Curriculum Planning, and Health & Safety; and
has been written by the school, based on a template provided by Slough Borough Council which itself is based on government guidance and is considered a model of good practice nationally.
Further information can be found at:http://www.becta.org.uk/schools/esafety
http://www.ceop.gov.uk/
The school will appoint an e-Safety Co-ordinator who may also be the designated Child Protection Co-ordinator as the roles overlap. In this school the e-safety Co-ordinator is the head teacher.This e-Safety Policy and its implementation will be reviewed annually.
Teaching and Learning
Why is use of the Internet so important? The Internet is an essential element in 21st century life for education, business
and social interaction. The school has a duty to provide children with quality Internet access as part of their learning experience.
Internet use is a part of the curriculum and a necessary tool for staff and children.
Children’s access to the Internet is by adult demonstration with directly supervised access to specific, approved on-line materials.
What are the benefits of using the Internet for the education of our children?
access to world-wide educational resources including museums and art galleries;
educational and cultural exchanges between children world-wide; access to experts in many fields for children and staff; staff professional development through access to national developments,
educational materials and good curriculum practice; communication with support services, professional organisations and
colleagues; improved access to technical support including remote management of
networks and exchange of curriculum and administrative data at both local and national
government levels.
How will Internet use enhance the learning of children? The school Internet access will be designed expressly for pupil use and will
include appropriate filtering. Children will be taught what Internet use is acceptable and what is not and
given clear objectives for Internet use. Children will be educated in the effective use of the Internet in research,
including the skills of knowledge location, retrieval and evaluation.
How will children will be taught to evaluate Internet content?
The school will ensure that the use of Internet derived materials by staff and children complies with copyright law.
Children should be taught to be critically aware of the materials they read and shown how to validate information before accepting its accuracy.
Managing Internet Access
Information system security School ICT systems capacity and security will be reviewed regularly. Virus protection will be updated regularly. Security strategies will be discussed with the Local Authority.
Published content and the school web site The contact details on the Web site should be the school address, e-mail and
telephone number. Staff or children’s personal information will not be published.
The head teacher will take overall editorial responsibility and ensure that content is accurate and appropriate. In practice monitoring may be delegated to appropriate members of staff.
Publishing children’s images and work Photographs that include children will be selected carefully and will not enable
individual pupils to be clearly identified by name. Children’s full names will not be used anywhere on the Web site, particularly in
association with photographs. Written permission from parents or carers will be obtained before photographs
of pupils are published on the school Web site. An agreement form is included in the school prospectus which is given to the child’s parent/carer.
Children’s work can only be published with the permission of the child and parents/carers.
Social networking and personal publishing The school will block/filter access to social networking sites.
Managing filtering The school will work with the LA, DCSF and the Internet Service Provider to
ensure systems to protect children are reviewed and improved. If staff discover an unsuitable site, it must be reported to the Internet Service
Provider via the ICT Co-ordinator or e-Safety Coordinator. Senior staff will ensure that regular checks are made to ensure that the
filtering methods selected are appropriate, effective and reasonable.
Managing videoconferencing Videoconferencing is not supported in this school.
Managing emerging technologies Emerging technologies will be examined for educational benefit and a risk
assessment will be carried out before use in school is allowed. Mobile phones will not be used in the classrooms during sessions or in formal
school time. The sending of abusive or inappropriate text messages is forbidden.
Protecting personal data Personal data will be recorded, processed, transferred and made available
according to the Data Protection Act 1998.
Policy decisions
Authorising Internet access All staff must read and sign the ‘Acceptable ICT User Agreement’ before using
any school ICT resource. The school will keep a record of all staff who are granted Internet access. The
record will be kept up-to-date, for instance a member of staff may leave.
Assessing risks In common with other media such as magazines, books, videos and DVDs,
some material available via the Internet is unsuitable for our children. The school will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that users access only appropriate material. However, due to the international scale and linked nature of Internet content, it is not possible to guarantee that unsuitable material will never appear on a school computer. Neither the school nor Slough Borough Council can accept liability for the material accessed, or any consequences of Internet access.
The school will audit ICT provision to establish if the e-safety policy is adequate and that its implementation is effective.
Handling e-safety complaints Complaints of Internet misuse will be dealt with by a senior member of staff. Any complaint about staff misuse must be referred to the head teacher. Complaints of a child protection nature must be dealt with in accordance with
school child protection procedures.
Community use of the Internet The school will liaise with local organisations to establish a common approach
to e-safety.
Communications Policy
Staff and the e-Safety policy All staff will be given the School e-Safety Policy and its importance explained. Staff should be aware that Internet traffic can be monitored and traced to the
individual user. Discretion and professional conduct is essential.
Enlisting parents’ support Parents’ / carers’ attention will be drawn to the School e-Safety Policy in
newsletters, the school brochure and on the school Web site.
Sept 2016
SNACK POLICY
At Slough Centre Nursery we are committed to encouraging children to eat a healthy diet.
We are aware that it is in the early years that the habits of a lifetime are laid down. It is important that good habits are established in these formative years.
We offer snacks in our Café, which is open for one hour each session. Water is available throughout the session.
The café system supports that children’s personal & social, physical and language development.
Milk, water, fruit & toast with a low fat spread will be offered in the café. Other healthy alternatives may be offered from time to time.
Children are encouraged to choose when/if to come to the café & choose what they would like to eat & drink (PSED).
The children are encouraged to help themselves to milk or water, pouring from a jug. They will have opportunities to spread margarine on their toast & to cut fruit, according to their ability (PD).
The café will provide a place to sit & chat with adults & peers, developing their communication skills and vocabulary. (C&L)
Children are not allowed to bring any other drinks or snacks for consumption during session times.
Slough Centre Nursery School
REMINDERS FOR PARENTS
Please bring your child’s birth certificate to the office to be photocopied.
Be punctual – bring child into homebase and collect from there when story time/group session is finished. Please do not disturb the session.
Keep us informed about any changes at home that may affect your child. Let us know emergency telephone numbers. We will be asking for these at the end of term.
Please keep doors and gates closed when you come in and out of school.
Let the school know if your child is going to be away for any reason (sick, holidays).
Put names on coats – easy, sensible, washable clothes – no belts, braces, high heels.
No jewelry – only stud earrings are allowed.
You can borrow library books to share with your child. Book bags can be purchased (£3.50). Also we have a Story Sack Library and a Toy Library.
School T-shirts (£5), polo shirts (£7) and sweatshirts (£8) can be bought from the office.
We celebrate birthdays (simple cake) and many festivals like Eid, Diwali and Christmas.
Notices and newsletters are given out regularly. Please ask if you don’t understand something.
Your child will do paintings and other creative work – please take their work home and praise your child for their effort – this is very important.
If your child takes home any school property, please return it without any fuss.
Ask to see your childs ‘All About Me’ book and please write your comments in it.
Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA
Tel: 01753 521975 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.sloughcentrenursery.co.uk
Privacy notice for parents/carers
Under data protection law, individuals have a right to be informed about how the school uses any personal data that we hold about them. We comply with this right by providing ‘privacy notices’ (sometimes called ‘fair processing notices’) to individuals where we are processing their personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, store and use personal data about pupils. We, Slough Centre Nursery School, are the ‘data controller’ for the purposes of data protection law. Our data protection officer is Judicium Education (see ‘Contact us’ below).
The personal data we hold Personal data that we may collect, use, store and share (when appropriate) about pupils includes, but is not restricted to: Contact details, contact preferences, date of birth, identification documents Results of internal assessments Pupil and curricular records Characteristics, such as ethnic background, eligibility for Pupil Premium, Vulnerable two
funding or special educational needs Entitlement to 30 hour funding Exclusion information Details of any medical conditions, including physical and mental health Attendance information Safeguarding information Details of any support received, including care packages, plans and support providers Photographs CCTV images captured in or around the schoolWe may also hold data about pupils that we have received from other organisations, including other schools, local authorities and the Department for Education.
Why we use this data We use this data to: • Support pupil learning • Monitor and report on pupil progress • Provide appropriate pastoral care • Protect pupil welfare and well being
• Assess the quality of our services • Administer admissions waiting lists • Carry out research • Comply with the law regarding data sharing
Our legal basis for using this data We only collect and use pupils’ personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we process it where: • We need to comply with a legal obligation • We need it to perform an official task in the public interest Less commonly, we may also process pupils’ personal data in situations where: • We have obtained consent to use it in a certain way • We need to protect the individual’s vital interests (or someone else’s interests) Where we have obtained consent to use pupils’ personal data, this consent can be withdrawn at any time. We will make this clear when we ask for consent, and explain how consent can be withdrawn. Some of the reasons listed above for collecting and using pupils’ personal data overlap, and there may be several grounds which justify our use of this data.
Collecting this information While the majority of information we collect about pupils is mandatory, there is some information that can be provided voluntarily. Whenever we seek to collect information from you or your child, we make it clear whether providing it is mandatory or optional. If it is mandatory, we will explain the possible consequences of not complying.
How we store this data We keep personal information about pupils while they are attending our school. We may also keep it beyond their attendance at our school if this is necessary in order to comply with our legal obligations. Our record retention schedule/records management policy sets out how long we keep information about pupils and is based on The White Paper. Data sharing We do not share information about pupils with any third party without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so. Where it is legally required, or necessary (and it complies with data protection law) we may share personal information about pupils with: Our local authority – to meet our legal obligations to share certain information with it, such as safeguarding concerns and exclusions The Department for Education The pupil’s family and representatives Educators Our regulator e.g. Ofsted, Suppliers and service providers – to enable them to provide the service we have Financial Organisations
Central and local government Our auditors Survey and research organisation Health authorities Security organisations Health and social welfare organisations Professional advisors and consultants Charities and voluntary organisations Police forces, courts and tribunals Professional bodies
National Pupil Database (NPD)
We are required to provide information about pupils to the Department for Education as part of the statutory data collections such as the school census.
The database is held electronically so it can easily be turned into statistics. The information is securely collected from a range of sources including schools, local authorities and exam boards.
The Department for Education may share information from the NPD with other organisations which promote children’s education or wellbeing in England. Such organisations must agree to strict terms and conditions about how they will use the data.
For more information, see the Department’s webpage on how it collects and shares research data. You can also contact the Department for Education with any further questions about the NPD.
Transferring data internationally Where we transfer personal data to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area, we will do so in accordance with data protection law.
Parents and pupils’ rights regarding personal data
Individuals have a right to make a ‘subject access request’ to gain access to personal information that the school holds about them. Parents/carers can make a request with respect to their child’s data where the child is not considered mature enough to understand their rights over their own data (usually under the age of 12), or where the child has provided consent. Parents also have the right to make a subject access request with respect to any personal data the academy holds about them.
If you make a subject access request, and if we do hold information about you or your child, we will: Give you a description of it Tell you why we are holding and processing it, and how long we will keep it for Explain where we got it from, if not from you or your child Tell you who it has been, or will be, shared with
Let you know whether any automated decision-making is being applied to the data, and any consequences of this Give you a copy of the information in an intelligible form
Individuals also have the right for their personal information to be transmitted electronically to another organisation in certain circumstances. If you would like to make a request, please contact our data protection officer.
Other rights
Under data protection law, individuals have certain rights regarding how their personal data is used and kept safe, including the right to: Object to the use of personal data if it would cause, or is causing, damage or distress Prevent it being used to send direct marketing Object to decisions being taken by automated means (by a computer or machine, rather than by a person) In certain circumstances, have inaccurate personal data corrected, deleted or destroyed, or restrict processing Claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the data protection regulations
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our data protection officer.
Complaints We take any complaints about our collection and use of personal information very seriously. If you think that our collection or use of personal information is unfair, misleading or inappropriate, or have any other concern about our data processing, please raise this with us in the first instance. To make a complaint, please contact our data protection officer. Alternatively, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office: Report a concern online at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ Call 0303 123 1113 Or write to: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Contact us If you have any questions, concerns or would like more information about anything mentioned in this privacy notice, please contact our data protection officer: Judicium Education, 72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AEThis notice is based on the Department for Education’s model privacy notice for pupils, amended for parents and to reflect the way we use data in this school.
Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA
Tel: 01753 521975 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sloughcentrenursery.co.uk
Home School Agreement
We recognise that parents & school working together is of great value & will help us provide a happy, caring & stable environment for the children. To help us do this we agree to:Parents & School
▫ Value the children & their work, & give them lots of praise.▫ Treat everyone with respect.▫ Share information about children regularly
- at home visits- at the end of the nursery session- at parent consultations
▫ Be punctual- parents bring children to school on time & collect on time- staff start & finish the sessions on time
▫ Treat nursery property with care.
Parents
▫ Inform the nursery of children’s absences as soon as possible.▫ Read information sent home from the nursery, & ask staff to explain anything
that is unclear.▫ Make sure children attend nursery regularly.
▫ Keep the nursery informed of any change to personal circumstances e.g. change of address, telephone number, emergency contact.
▫ Try to attend meetings that are held in the nursery.▫ Allow staff to photograph & video children. Photographs will only be used by
staff for record keeping purposes.▫ Allow staff to take children out locally.▫ Allow staff to share information about children with other professionals as
necessary & for the benefit of the child. E.g. health Visitor, support services, primary schools
▫ Will not transfer their child to another local nursery school or class.
School
▫ Inform parents of any accidents that have happened to their child.▫ Let parents know of school closure dates as far in advance as possible.▫ To treat all information about families & children in confidence.
Childs Name………………………………………………………………………..
Signed:_______________________________________Parent/Guardian
Date:_________________________________________
Signed:__________________________________Slough Centre Nursery School
Sharing, Caring and Learning Together
Slough Centre Nursery School Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA
Tel: 01753 521975 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sloughcentrenursery.co.uk
Photograph Consent Form
Dear Parent/Carer
At Slough Centre Nursery School we take photographs of the children to celebrate & record achievements. We use these photos in displays, in children’s Record of Achievement Books & on the website.
Records of Achievement are used to celebrate your child’s progress. These are sent home at the end of your child’s time at nursery. Photographs of individuals, groups or classes of children may appear in these records.
We need your consent to take photographs of your child, & use them in the ways described below. If you are not happy for us to do this, that’s no problem – we will accommodate your preferences.We must notify you of the schools general Privacy statement which is attached.We ask you as a parent or carer to decide on behalf of your child what can be done with their images.Please complete & sign the attached form
Yours sincerely
Diane ListerExecutive Headteacher
The TLC Nursery FederationSlough Centre Nursery School & Chalvey Nursery School
Childs Name:……………………………………………. Group………………………………….
My child can be photographed & filmed for these purposes (Please √ every box you agree to). Absence of a tick means that I do not wish for my child’s image to be used in that activity.
Learning Journals belonging to other children
Learning Journals belonging to my child
School publications & brochures
School website (no child identified by name)
Display boards in class, parents’ area & corridors
Displays in the outside area (nursery garden)
Moderation purposes
Whole school or group photograph
I have read & understood the above statements & have agreed to the photo & film uses I have ticked. I have read & understood the conditions of use set out overleaf.I also understand that I can withdraw consent by completing and returning a consent withdrawal or alteration form which is available from the school office. This will be acted on within 10 working days of term time.
Child’s name (PRINT)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
Parents Name (PRINT)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Parents Signature………………………………………………………………………….. Date……………………….