Implementation and review procedure

Last reviewed: July 30 2024

Last updated: July 30 2024

We have one set of policies and procedures which are consistent across our provision and in line with the current EYFS requirements.

• Policies and procedures are written and reviewed annually.

• Changes are only made to the policies and procedures by the owners/directors/trustees in liaison with the setting manager where risk assessment or other reasons indicate that this is required.

• Policies and procedures are risk assessed and reviewed following any incident that is reportable under RIDDOR.

• Disciplinary action may be taken where individuals have disregarded policies and procedures.

Familiarisation and implementation

• It is the responsibility of every member of staff, agency worker, volunteer and student within the setting to adhere to and always implement the policies and procedures.

• The setting manager offers advice and support to staff regarding procedure implementation.

• An overview of policies and procedures is included in induction for individual members of staff, with specific emphasis given to safeguarding procedures.

• Members of staff must sign to say that they are aware of and will adhere to the current policies and procedures.

• Members of staff understand that they must refer to the procedures as they support all aspects of their work within the setting.

• Staff meetings and in-house training events are used as opportunities to focus on procedures as required, and to discuss their implementation.

• Where there is an outbreak of a communicable disease or infection, the relevant procedure is photocopied and displayed for parents’ reference during the outbreak.

• Other procedures may be displayed where a situation arises, for example to highlight health and safety concerns such as closing the gate.

• Following implementation of a procedure, such as emergency evacuation or other health and safety procedures, the setting manager will conduct a review as follows:

• did all members of staff follow the procedure?

• is further training required on any aspect of implementation?

• did the procedure fit the circumstance; does it need adapting or changing? 

Parents

• Parents know how to access a full set of policies and procedures.

• Parent forums (if in place), are used as opportunities to explain and discuss the implementation of the policies and procedures.