You need written policies. Ofsted requires them. Parents expect them. They protect you legally. Here's exactly which policies you need and the fastest way to get them done.
| Policy | What It Must Cover |
|---|---|
| Safeguarding | Your DSL role, LADO contact, recognising abuse signs, disclosure procedure, recording concerns, mobile phone policy |
| Behaviour Management | Positive reinforcement approach, what you never do, working with parents, biting policy |
| Health & Safety | Risk assessments, fire evacuation plan, first aid, administering medicines, sick child policy, food hygiene, accident recording |
| Equal Opportunities | Commitment to equality, SEND support, EAL support, inclusive resources, challenging bias |
| Complaints | How parents raise concerns, response timeline, investigation process, Ofsted escalation contact |
| GDPR & Data Protection | What data you hold and why, storage, retention, parents' access rights, ICO registration |
| Parental Involvement | Communication methods, parent contributions to learning, consultation process |
| Food & Drink | Healthy eating approach, allergies, meal routines, food hygiene |
| Sleep & Rest | Where children sleep, supervision, safe sleep guidance, parent communication |
| Outings & Transport | Risk assessments, parental consent, ratios on outings, emergency procedures |
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