Out Of School Club @ Hanham Abbots Policies Booklet Jan 2014

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Out Of School Club @Hanham Abbots Policies Booklet Jan 2014-Jan 2015 Ver 1
Out Of School Club @
Hanham Abbots

Policies Booklet
Jan 2014 – Jan 2015

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Out Of School Club @Hanham Abbots Policies Booklet Jan 2014-Jan 2015 Ver 1
Contents Page
Description Page No
Administering Medication Policy 3
Arrivals and Departures 4
Anti-Bullying Policy 6
Administering Medication Policy 8
Admissions and Fees Policy 9
Behaviour Management Policy 11
Child Induction Policy 13
Complaints Policy 14
Confidentially Policy 15
Dangerous Plants Policy 16
Emergency Evacuation/Closure Procedure 19
Equalities Policy 20
Early Years Foundation Stage Policy 22
Fire Safety and Risk Assessment 23
Health and Safety Policy 25
Illness and Accidents 27
Safe Internet Use 29
Involving Parents and Carers Policy 30
Manual Handling Policy 31
Missing Child Procedure 32
Mission Statement 33
Mobile Phone Policy 34
Participation Policy 35
Play Policy 36
Risk Assessment Policy 37
Safe Recruitment Policy 38
Safeguarding Children Policy 41
Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs 44
Staff Disciplinary Procedure 45
Staff Induction and Development 47
Suspensions and Exclusions Policy 49
Pandemic Flu Policy 50
Uncollected Children Policy 52
Whistleblowing Policy 53

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Administering Medication Policy
If a child attending Hanham Abbouts Out of School Club requires prescription medication of
any kind, their parent or carer must complete a Permission to administer medicine form in
advance. Staff at the Club will not administer any medication without such prior written
consent.
Ideally children should take their medication before arriving at the Club. If this is not
possible, children will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for their medication, if
appropriate. If children carry their own medication (eg asthma inhalers), the Club staff will
offer to keep the medication safe until it is required. Inhalers must be labelled with the
child’s name.
Hanham Abbouts Out of School Club can only administer medication that has been prescribed
by a doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist. However, if a medicine contains aspirin we can
only administer it if it has been prescribed by a doctor. All medication provided must have
the prescription sticker attached which includes the child’s name, the date, the type of
medicine and the dosage.
A designated staff member will be responsible for administering medication or for witnessing
self-administration by the child. The designated person will record receipt of the medication
on a Medication Log, will check that the medication is properly labelled, and will ensure that
it is stored securely during the session.
Before any medication is given, the designated person will:
Check that the Club has received written consent
Ask another member of staff to witness that the correct dosage is given.
When the medication has been administered, the designated person must:
Record all relevant details on the Record of Medication Given form
Ask the child’s parent or carer to sign the form to acknowledge that the medication has
been given.
When the medication is returned to the child’s parent or carer, the designated person will
record this on the Medication Log.
If a child refuses to take their medication, staff will not force them to do so. The manager
and the child’s parent or carer will be notified, and the incident recorded on the Record of
Medication Given.
Certain medications require specialist training before use, eg Epi Pens. If a child requires
such medication the manager will arrange appropriate training as soon as possible. It may be
necessary to absent the child until such training has been undertaken. Where specialist
training is required, only appropriately trained staff may administer the medication.
A child’s parent or carer must complete a new Permission to Administer Medication form if
there are any changes to a child’s medication (including change of dosage or frequency).
If a child suffers from a long term medical condition the Club will ask the child's parents to
provide a medical care plan from their doctor, to clarify exactly what the symptoms and
treatment are so that the Club has a clear statement of the child's medical requirements.
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Arrivals and Departures
Hanham Abbots Out Of School Club recognises that the safe arrival and departure of the
children in our care is paramount.
The manager will ensure that an accurate record is kept of all children in the Club, and that
any arrivals or departures are recorded in the register. The register is kept in an accessible
location on the premises at all times. In addition we conduct regular headcounts during the
session.
Escorting children to the Club
The Club and school have a clear agreement concerning the transfer of responsibility for
children’s safety.
We have risk assessed the route used to escort children to the Club and review it
regularly.
The school and the Club keep an identical register of children who require escorting
between locations which is updated daily.
One member’s of staff will escort the children from Samuel Whites School to the Club.
Whilst the other members of staff will wait in the school hall for the children to arrive
from the Junior school.
If a child is booked into the Club but is not at the collection point, we will check whether
the child was present at school that day. If the whereabouts of the child is not known,
staff will immediately inform the designated contact at the school and the child’s parents
or carers, and follow the procedures laid out in the Missing Child policy.
Arrivals
Our staff will greet each child warmly on their arrival at the Club and will record the child’s
attendance in the daily register straightaway, including the time of arrival.
Departures
Staff will ensure that they, parents or carers sign children out before they leave,
including the time of collection.
Children can only be collected by an adult who has been authorised to collect them on
their registration form.
The child’s parents or carers must inform the Club in advance if someone who is not listed
on the registration form is to collect the child. The manager will contact the main parent
or carer for confirmation if they have any concerns regarding departures.
The parent or carer must notify the Club if they will be late collecting their child. If the
Club is not informed, the Uncollected Children policy will be followed.
Children over the age of 8 will only be allowed to leave the Club alone at the end of the
session if the Club has discussed this with the child’s parents and has received their
written consent.
Children below the age of 8 will not be allowed to leave the Club unaccompanied.
Absences
If a child is going to be absent from a session, parents must notify the Club in advance.
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If a child is absent without explanation, staff will contact the parents or carers and the
school to check where the child should be. If there is no explanation for the absence the
Club will activate the Missing Child procedure.
The Club will try to discover the causes of prolonged and unexplained absences. Regular
absences could indicate that a child or their family might need additional support.

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Anti-Bullying Policy
Hanham Abbots Out Of School Club will provide a supportive, caring and safe environment in
which all children are free from the fear of being bullied. Bullying of any form is not
tolerated in our club, whether carried out by a child or an adult.
Staff, children and parents or carers will be made aware of the Club’s position on bullying.
Bullying behaviour is unacceptable in any form.
Any child who is a victim of bullying will be dealt with in a sympathetic manner. If bullying is
suspected or reported, the incident will be dealt with immediately by the member of staff
informed, and then discussed with the supervisor. A clear account of the incident will be
recorded in an Incident log. All staff will be informed so that close monitoring of the victim
and bully can begin. Parents of both parties will be informed.
Hanham Abbots Out Of School Club defines bullying as the repeated harassment of others
through emotional, physical, psychological or verbal abuse.
Physical: Pushing, scratching, spitting, kicking, hitting, biting, taking or damaging
belongings, tripping up, punching or using any sort of violence against another person.
Psychological: Behaviour likely to create a sense of fear or anxiety in another person.
Emotional: Being deliberately unkind, shunning or excluding another person from a group
or tormenting them. For example, making another person feel ‘left out’ of a game or
activity, passing notes about others or making fun of another person.
Verbal: Name-calling, put-downs, ridiculing or using words to attack, threaten or insult.
For example, spreading rumours or making fun of another person’s appearance.
Racial harassment can take any of the forms of bullying listed above but is motivated by the
victim’s colour, race, nationality, or ethnic or national origins. Incidents of racial harassment
will be recorded as such on the Incident log. (See our Equalities Policy for more information
on how we deal with and challenge discriminatory behaviour.)
Preventing bullying behaviour
Staff at Hanham Abbots Out Of School Club will foster an anti-bullying culture in the following
ways:
Encouraging caring and nurturing behaviour
Discussing friendships and encouraging paired, group and team play
Encouraging children to report bullying without fear
Discussing the issues surrounding bullying with the children, including why bullying
behaviour will not be tolerated
Exploring the consequences of bullying behaviour with the children.
Responding to bullying behaviour
Hanham Abbots Out Of School Club acknowledges that despite all efforts to prevent it,
bullying behaviour is likely to occur on occasion. Should such incidents occur, the Club will
follow the procedure outlined below:
We will address all incidents of bullying thoroughly and sensitively.
Victims of bullying will be offered the immediate opportunity to discuss the matter with a
member of staff who will reassure the child and offer support.
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They will be reassured that what they say will be taken seriously and handled
sympathetically.
Staff will support the individual who has been bullied, keeping them under close
supervision, and checking their welfare regularly.
If another child witnesses bullying and reports this, staff will reassure them that they
have done the right thing. Staff will then investigate the matter.
If a member of staff witnesses an act of bullying, involving children or adults at the club,
they will inform the supervisor.
Children who have bullied will be helped by discussing what has happened, establishing
why the child became involved. Staff will help the child to understand why this form of
behaviour is unacceptable and will encourage him/her to change their behaviour
If bullying behaviour persists, more serious actions may have to be taken, as laid out in
the Suspensions and Exclusions policy.
All incidents of bullying will be reported to the manager and will be recorded on an
Incident Log. The manager and other relevant staff will review the Club’s procedures in
respect of bullying, to ensure that practices are relevant and effective.

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Administering Medication Policy
If a child attending Hanham Abbouts Out of School Club requires prescription medication of
any kind, their parent or carer must complete a Permission to administer medicine form in
advance. Staff at the Club will not administer any medication without such prior written
consent.
Ideally children should take their medication before arriving at the Club. If this is not
possible, children will be encouraged to take personal responsibility for their medication, if
appropriate. If children carry their own medication (eg asthma inhalers), the Club staff will
offer to keep the medication safe until it is required. Inhalers must be labelled with the
child’s name.
Hanham Abbouts Out of School Club can only administer medication that has been prescribed
by a doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist. However, if a medicine contains aspirin we can
only administer it if it has been prescribed by a doctor. All medication provided must have
the prescription sticker attached which includes the child’s name, the date, the type of
medicine and the dosage.
A designated staff member will be responsible for administering medication or for witnessing
self-administration by the child. The designated person will record receipt of the medication
on a Medication Log, will check that the medication is properly labelled, and will ensure that
it is stored securely during the session.
Before any medication is given, the designated person will:
Check that the Club has received written consent
Ask another member of staff to witness that the correct dosage is given.
When the medication has been administered, the designated person must:
Record all relevant details on the Record of Medication Given form
Ask the child’s parent or carer to sign the form to acknowledge that the medication has
been given.
When the medication is returned to the child’s parent or carer, the designated person will
record this on the Medication Log.
If a child refuses to take their medication, staff will not force them to do so. The manager
and the child’s parent or carer will be notified, and the incident recorded on the Record of
Medication Given.
Certain medications require specialist training before use, eg Epi Pens. If a child requires
such medication the manager will arrange appropriate training as soon as possible. It may be
necessary to absent the child until such training has been undertaken. Where specialist
training is required, only appropriately trained staff may administer the medication.
A child’s parent or carer must complete a new Permission to Administer Medication form if
there are any changes to a child’s medication (including change of dosage or frequency).
If a child suffers from a long term medical condition the Club will ask the child's parents to
provide a medical care plan from their doctor, to clarify exactly what the symptoms and
treatment are so that the Club has a clear statement of the child's medical requirements.
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Admissions and Fees Policy

Hanham Abbouts Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted; our registration number is
We provide care for children between the ages of 4 and 11, primarily serving the children of
Hanham Abbots and Samuel whites School.
Places are offered on a first-come first-served basis. When all places have been filled a
waiting list will be established, with the following order of priority:
1. Siblings of children already attending the club
2. Those requiring the greatest number of sessions/hours per week
3. Children of Hanham Abbots and Samuel whites School
4. Children living in the area attending other schools
5. Sibling of children who live in the area attending other schools
Registration
When an enquiry regarding places is made, parents or carers will be given all the relevant
Club information, including:
Information regarding availability of places
Details of the Admissions and Fees policy
Registration form, medical form, parent contract, booking form, photo permission form
Behaviour Management policy
Complaints policy
Club Handbook
If a place is available, the parents and child will be invited to visit the club for an induction.
The child will be able to attend the Club as soon as the completed forms are received.
If no places are available the parent will be inform and the child’s name added to the waiting
list. As soon as suitable places become available parents will be informed.
Booking procedure
Parents must complete the necessary paperwork, ie contract, registration, medical, booking
and photo permission forms, before their children can attend the club.
Permanent place:
Once booked, if a child does not attend for any reason, you will still be charged for this
place. If you wish to cancel the place altogether, one month’s notice in writing is
required.
Temporary booking:
We will accept temporary or occasional bookings as long as there are places available. If a
temporary place has been booked and is no longer required, the club must be given 48
hours notice. If notice is not given, the place will still be charged for.
Fee structure
Fees are charged at £7.50 per session
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The Club recognises that childcare can be costly, so we encourage eligible parents or carers
to claim the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit. We are also willing to take
childcare vouchers once registered with the childcare provider.
Fees are payable Monthly in advance
Fees can be paid by electronic transfer
A discount of £1.50 will be given if your child is attending regular clubs that are running
on the school site.
There is a charge of £5.00 per 15 mins for late collection, which will be added to the next
invoice
Whilst the club is not full we will be able to swap days around but once the club numbers
are at their limit this will not be possible
No place will be given without payment
The club charges an annual registration/membership fee of £15.00 per Family
The club accepts childcare vouchers
Fees are charged for booked sessions whether the child attends or not
We do not offer a discount for siblings
Payment of fees
Fees are reviewed annually by the registered person. The Club will consider requests for
variation to payment terms on an individual basis. Anyone making these requests should
contact the manager at the earliest opportunity. Any queries regarding fees should be
directed to the manager.
If fees are not paid, the Club will write to the parent or carer, requesting payment. If the
parents or carers are having difficulty making the payment on time we recommend that they
arrange a meeting with the proprietor as soon as possible.
Where there is no explanation for repeated late payment, the proprietor will contact the
parents or carers to discuss payment options. The proprietor may issue a formal warning to
the parent or carer informing them that continued late payment will result in their child’s
place at the Club being withdrawn.
If the fees remain unpaid after all the above options have been explored, the Club may have
to cancel the child’s place.

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