Policies

Alongside associated procedures in 01.1 to 01.22 Health and safety, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

The Alconbury Community Preschool is a suitable, clean and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements for health and safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.

Alongside associated procedures in 02.1 Fire safety, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

Our provision is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements about fire safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements.

Alongside associated procedures in 03.1–03.6 Food safety and nutrition, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

Our setting is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. We meet all statutory requirements for food safety and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare requirements.

Alongside associated procedures in 04.1–04.7 Health, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

The Alconbury Community Preschool is a suitable, clean, and safe place for children to be cared for, where they can grow and learn. They meet all statutory requirements for promoting health and hygiene and fulfil the criteria for meeting the relevant Early Years Foundation Stage Safeguarding and Welfare requirements.

Alongside associated procedures in 05.1 Promoting inclusion, equality and diversity, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

All early years settings must consider and meet relevant employer and service provider duties as set out in the Equality Act (2010). Those in receipt of funding must eliminate discrimination including indirect, direct discrimination, discrimination and harassment based on association and perception and discrimination for reason relating to a disability or by failing to make a reasonable adjustment to any provision, criterion, or practice. This duty is anticipatory. Settings must advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations with individuals and groups with protected characteristics namely disability, race (ethnicity), religion and belief, sexual orientation, sex (gender), gender reassignment, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, and civil partnership.

Our provision actively promotes inclusion, equality of opportunity and the valuing of diversity.

Alongside associated procedures in 07.1–07.4 Record keeping, this policy was adopted by Alconbury Community Preschool on 5th November 2025.

We have record keeping systems in place for the safe and efficient management of the setting and to meet the needs of the children; that meet legal requirements for the storing and sharing of information within the framework of the GDPR and the Human Rights Act.

We aim to ensure that all sections of the community receive accessible information, and that our admissions procedures are fair, clear and open to all parents who apply for a place.

We take steps to ensure that children are kept safe, that their wellbeing is promoted, and they do not miss their entitlements and opportunities. At the very least, good attendance promotes good outcomes for children. In a small minority of cases, good attendance may also lead to early identification of more serious concerns for a child or family.

The Alconbury Community Preschool fully recognises the responsibility to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. Our policy applies to all staff, paid and unpaid, working in the setting, including volunteers and students, all of whom have a vital role in safeguarding children. Concerned parents may also contact the setting’s Designated Person/s for Child Protection.

Please download the Committee Policy document for the full 2025–2026 statement.

Please download the Payment Policy Statement for the full details, including fees payable a half-term in advance. The policy is also included in your Welcome Pack and is available at preschool.