This policy outlines for the children’s attendance at nursery when they are unwell. As a general principle, children should not be in nursery when they are ill, both for their own welfare and also to be fair to other children and protect them from becoming ill.

It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their child does not attend nursery and put other children/staff at risk.

If a child appears to be unwell as they are brought into nursery, they may be refused admission.

We do not provide day care for children who are unwell, have a temperature or have diarrhoea, sickness or have an infectious disease. If your child is not well enough to participate in the daily activities, they should not attend nursery. An unwell child requires care, which we cannot provide at nursery.

If a child is encountered to be unwell or have high temperature during classes then the clinic staff will immediately contact parents to report the same.

Clinic staff should be authorized with a written consent by the parents to give Panadol in case of high temperature.

This policy outlines the strategies to promote a coordinated approach to the control and management of head lice infection in a consistent and coordinated manner. When a teacher or a staff member notices any head lice or nits on a student or if a student is found to scratch head frequently, then the school clinic staff should be informed immediately.
School Clinic staff shall undertake inspection of any suspected case and examine the other students sharing the same homeroom. Confidentiality being strictly always observed. The school nurse/doctor after confirming the finding will notify the parent or
the guardian by sending the notification form for head lice with recommendation on control and preventative measures.

Exclusion policy: Only those students with live lice detected shall be excluded from nursery. Exclusion is only for the duration of treatment. Students with ‘nits” shall not be excluded.

Regular attendance is of paramount importance, so all children have full access to the curriculum. Valuable learning time is lost when children are absent or late. Children should be at Nursery on all the working days. Parents/Guardians are expected to inform Nursery administration in case of an absence on the first day of leave along with the reason for absence. The preferred mode of communication is through email for record keeping purpose.

If a child is absent for more than 1 month without a written notice, then admission may be cancelled, and deposit amount will be adjusted against the pending tuition fee.

Parents have to re-register in case they want to join back.

Exception can be made for maximum 2 months of absence in an academic year, upon approval from Nursery Management.

This policy establishes constructive relationships with parents, with everyone in the setting and with workers from other agencies. Provide a common ground between educators and parents or families to use in collaborating on a strategy to support the child.

‘Parents as Partners’

We recognize that parents are children’s first and most enduring educators and we value the contribution they make. We recognize the role that parents have played, and their future role, in educating their children.

Respect the caring ethos and values of our school. Understand that both teachers and parents need to work together for the benefit of their children.

Demonstrate that all members of the school community should be treated with respect and therefore set a good example in their own speech and behavior.

Seek to clarify a child’s version of events with the school’s view to bring about a peaceful solution to any issue before any escalation.

Correct own child’s behavior especially in public where it could otherwise lead to conflict, aggressive behavior or unsafe behavior.
Approach the school to help resolve any issues of concern by making an appointment.

To support a peaceful and safe school environment the school cannot tolerate parents, carers and visitors exhibiting the following:

• Behavior which interferes or threatens to interfere with the operation of a classroom, the office area or any other area.
• Using loud/or offensive language, swearing, using disrespectful language or displaying temper.
• Abusive or threatening e-mails or text/voicemail/phone messages, or other written communication, to children or staff.
• Dictating behavior to staff about how their professional duties will be discharged.
• Speaking to members of staff at the school in a manner which is aggressive, demanding or intimidating, including invading their personal space.
• Threatening to harm a member of school staff, Governor, visitor, fellow parent/career or student regardless of whether the behavior constitutes a criminal offence.
• Damaging or destroying school property.
• Smoking in school.
• Bringing dogs or cats inside the school.

We have strict guidelines in place to ensure that food is handled in a responsible and hygienic manner complying with nursery policy and procedure. All the staff members are
responsible to ensure that all food items at the setting are handled according to the highest levels of hygiene and care.

To uphold the policy, we must ensure the following:

✓ Hot drinks are NEVER allowed in the classroom or any other common area where children are present.
✓ Staff should encourage and assist children to eat but no child is to being forced into eating.
✓ All food items for the children are to be sent from home in clearly labelled containers.
✓ Staff will always check children’s bags in the morning to ensure the child has enough snacks to last through the day.
✓ Items outlined in the allergy policy are to be excluded from the classroom and handed over to the supervisor.
✓ Parents and children are constantly reminded about the importance of healthy eating and parents are encouraged to send healthy snacks.
✓ Water and any other drinks are also to be brought from home in clearly marked bottles.
✓ No child is to be given any food that does not belong to them. This would exclude special events such as International Day where prior consent is taken from parents to let children try different kinds of food.
✓ To avoid contamination, staff and children must always wash hands before handling any food. This means all staff and children must wash hands before every meal/snack
time.
✓ Any leftover snacks must be put back into the child’s bag for the parent to gauge what has not been eaten that day. Exclusions are yoghurt pots, etc. that cannot be sealed once opened.
✓ Snack items stay in the child’s bag and are taken out at snack time. Food maybe placed in the fridge if specifically asked by a parent.
✓ Food is not to be reheated in the microwave and any food in the fridge should be taken out at least 30-45 minutes prior to the mealtime.
✓ Exceptions to reheat the food may be made by the manager for full day care children. In these cases, food must not be warmed in non- microwaveable containers. Raw foods, yoghurt, and milk should never be heated. Food to be heated in small quantities.
✓ Milk bottles to be kept in the fridge and warmed up by immersing in hot water in a bowl. This is to be done in the pantry.
✓ Milk and food temperature to be checked before giving it to the child.
✓ Food and milk should not be left open (without covering) to avoid contamination.
✓ Staff should wear gloves while preparing the food for children.
✓ Staff should avoid sneezing or touching hair while preparing the children’s food
✓ All open wounds and cuts should be covered to avoid cross contamination and spread of infection
✓ Water to be offered to children at regular intervals
✓ Water bottles to be refilled from the water dispenser if empty.

• Personalized care and attention for every child. Our teachers will ensure a caring and nurturing environment as done by a parent coupled with the educational professionalism of a quality learning facilitator.
• Maintain the highest standard in Health, Hygiene and Safety policy as part of our Comprehensive Health and Safety Program that immediately makes parents feel
  confident and secure that their children are being placed in the best possible care.
• The health services will be provided by onsite Nurse based on SPEA/ MOH guidelines.
• Keeping our preference of homemade food for each child, the food catering services for children are not currently planned. However, based on future demand and
  feedback from stakeholders, we will explore the options of providing these services while adhering to our larger commitment to health and safety.
• We will also encourage and support parents in developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity and making healthy choices in relation to food.

In line with our mission and promise to parents, a secure, safe, and happy childhood is of utmost important, as children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure; and when their individual needs are met. Playway Nursery ensures that children are always kept healthy and safe. Staff must ensure the premises and equipment used for the purpose of childcare are safe, suitable and age appropriate.

Policy: To create a safe and secure environment for all children attending Playway Nursery. The health and safety of children is the utmost priority and takes precedence over everything else.

The purpose of this Child Protection and Safeguarding policy is to
raise awareness of safeguarding issues and ensure all staff are clear
about procedures and actions necessary, with regard to any child
protection concerns. These safeguarding procedures apply to all
children within our care.

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice
President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has
issued Cabinet Resolution No. 52 of 2018 on executive regulations
concerning Federal Law No 3 of 2016 on Child Rights (Wadeema’s
Law).

• We ensure an environment in which children are safe from abuse and in which any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to.
• We seek training opportunities for all staff to ensure that they recognize the indicators of possible abuse and neglect, knowing the correct procedures for dealing with suspected cases.
• We regularly update our knowledge of new legislation.
• When a member of the nursery has any concern for the safety and welfare of a child, they should immediately referral to the child protection lead.
• Once child abuse is suspected the aim should be to minimize the damage to the child and promote recovery.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student personal data.
• As part of pre-employment, all staff members undergo an extensive criminal background check, reference check and sign a personal declaration within their employment contract. Staff are required to provide a Police Check or a Good conduct Certificate.

There are three broad categories of abuse which are generally recognized:

• Neglect: Persistent failure to meet a child’s basic physical and/or emotional needs.
• Physical abuse: causing injury, harm or suffering to a child through means such as: hitting, shaking, throwing, poisoning, burning or scalding, drowning, suffocating.
• We regularly update our knowledge of new legislation.
• When a member of the nursery has any concern for the safety and welfare of a child, they should immediately referral to the child protection lead.

How to react when a child wants to talk about abuse.
Staff should:

• Accept what the child says.
• Reassure the child that he/she was right to tell you and that you believe the story.
• Keep calm and listen.
• Immediately the concern should be brought to the child protection officer or senior leadership team.
• Child protection officer or senior leadership team should discuss the matter with parents or the guardians and resolve.
• All the incident should be reported in Child Protection Recording form.