Albany Montessori School Policies

Incorporating the Statutory Framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Policy Statements

1. Safeguarding and Promoting Children’s Welfare

​Albany Montessori School takes the necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We promote the good health of the children, take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection and take appropriate action when they are ill. Children’s behaviour is managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs. ​

2. Suitable People

Albany Montessori School ensure that adults looking after children, or having unsupervised access to them, are suitable to do so. Adults looking after children have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge. Staffing arrangements are organised to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the children.  ​

3. Suitable Premises, Environment and Equipment

Outside play area, Verulamium Park, and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for their purpose. ​

4. Organisation

Albany Montessori School plans and organises our systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs. ​

5. Documentation

Albany Montessori School  maintains records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of children.

Policy Downloads

1.1  Children's Rights and Entitlements
1.2  Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
1.2.1  Prevent Policy
1.2.2  British Values
1.3  Looked After Children
1.4  Uncollected Child 
1.4.1  Arrival, Departure and Child Collection Policy
1.5  Missing Child 
​1.6  Use of Mobile Phones and Cameras
​1.7  E-Safety and Social Networking
1.8  Whistleblowing

2.1  Employment
2.2  Student Placements
2.3  Retirement

3.1  Induction of Staff Volunteers and Managers
3.2  First Aid
3.3  Lone Worker

4.1  The Role of the Key Person and Settling In

5.1  Staffing

6.1  Administering Medicines
6.2  Managing Children who are Sick, Infectious or with Allergies
6.3  Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
6.4  Nappy Changing
6.5  Food and Drink
6.6  Food Hygiene
6 8  Data Protection

7.1  Achieving Positive Behaviour

8.1  Health and Safety General Standards
8.2  Maintaining Children's Safety and Security on Premises
8.3  Supervision of Children on Outings and Visits
8.4  Risk Assessment
8.5  Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation
8.6  Animals in the Setting
8.7  No Smoking
8.8  Babysitting

9.1   Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality
9.2  Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs

10.1b Privacy Notice
10.2  Admissions
10.5  Parental Involvement
10.6  Children's Records
10.7  Providers' Records
10.8  Transfer of Records to Schools
10.9  Confidentiality and Client Access to Records
10.10  Information Sharing
10.11  Working in Partnership with Other Agencies
10.12  Making a Complaint
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