Kids' Club policies

1. CHILDREN FIRST POLICY, Outlines the welfare and rights of the child to a secure, healthy and happy childhood. It ensures that the children at the club will be respected by all adults and given the rights to ensure their own feelings and wishes are taken into account. The club is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment for the  child to develop, giving them the opportunity to make their own choices and to take responsibility for their own  actions.

2. ARRIVAL AND COLLECTION OF CHILDREN POLICY, Discusses the registration, arrival and collection procedure of the child when attending the club.

3. MISSING CHILDREN POLICY, Describes the procedure in place for when a child is found missing during club session or if child fails to attend club at the start of a session. Police and/or school will be involved if child is missing.

4. FIRE PROCEDURE POLICY, Clearly states what to do if a fire is discovered on the club siteand outlines emergency evacuation procedure.

5. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY, Provides information to ensure that Kids’ club is committed to eliminating discrimination. The club values diversity, promotes equal opportunities and good relations through all its policies, procedures, activities and influence.

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY, Outlines the need to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions for the club. The management take full responsibility for providing staff with appropriate training and development to ensure safe day to day running of the club.

7. ACCIDENT PROCEDURE, Discusses the procedures in place should first aid be required. It also states how more serious accidents or illnesses may be dealt with, particularly if other services are required e.g. Doctors or   Emergency services.

8. DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN, This document ensures all children are aware of the clear boundaries they must adhere to, to ensure safety and enjoyment at the club. It identifies how the children will be disciplined and the  parental involvement in this process if required.

9. BEHAVIOUR POLICY, States the principles required for ensuring children enjoy play at Kids’ Club. It documents the Clubs behaviour code.

10. PROCEDURE FOR DEALING WITH UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR, States that a disruptive child will be positively encouraged to behave in an acceptable manner. In the case of violence or if behaviour poses danger the parent/carer will be asked to remove the child immediately. Staff will attend behavioural management training.

11. DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE, Discusses the procedure for dealing with re occurringunacceptable behaviour. Parents  will be invited to participate in formal procedure.

12. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE, This policy ensures parents are aware of the procedure in place for discussing concerns or making formal complaints together with how these concerns/complaints are dealt with.

13. WALKING POLICY, Identifies how the club manages trips outside the club environment. It provides clear   instructions as to how staff manages groups of children and how the children are expected to behave.

14. SUMMER USE POLICY, Provides information on the procedures in place for booking summer holiday usage. A 25% deposit is required when placing a booking order. A 50% cancellation fee will also be charged if places cancelled      after the end of June. Exceptional circumstances will be considered at discretion of management committee or by Susan Constable.

15. JOB DISCREPTION/CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTEERS, Identifies the duties the volunteerswill undertake whilst working at the club. It describes desirable qualities the volunteer will possess, and states the clubs regulations in terms of relevant orientation packages. All volunteers will be C.R.B checked.

16. CONFIDENTIALITY, Discusses the importance of ensuring all information obtained about he children is treated in a discreet and confidential manner. All written documentation is kept in a secure place and will be held   for 7 years  and then disposed of by shredding. Any breach of confidentiality will be treated very seriously.

17. TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP, This document outlines that Kids’ Club is managed independently of the school. It is coordinated by Mrs Susan Constable and is managed by the Kids’ Club management committee. All terms and conditions of the club can be found in this document.

18. SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY, Godmanchester Kids’ Club committee is strongly committed to promoting equality for    all members. People are not discriminated against on the basis of a disability and the club welcomes a physically accessible environment for all users.

19. CHILD ABUSE POLICY, This identifies how concerns or actual suspected abuse are dealtwith. Procedures are laid down by the Area Child Protection Committee in dealing with such issues and these are adhered to by all members  of senior staff. The head teacher of the school would be informed of suspected abuse.

20. ADMINISTRATION OF DRUGS AND MEDICINES TO CHILDREN, Ensures that only medications prescribed by a medical practitioner may be administered to the children. It ensures that safe procedures are in place for   administering medication at the club. Parental consent is obtained    prior to any medication being given.

21. PREVENTION OF FIRE, This document discusses that the club co-ordinator takes full responsibility to ensure all steps are taken to prevent a fire. All staff are trained in fire procedures and regular fire drills are rehearsed.

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