Settling in
policy
Aim of policy
At Castle Daycare & Preschool we want every child to
thrive with us. Part of making this happen is having a high quality settling in
procedure that supports the child and their family as they join us.
Points
to consider
Through
this policy and the appointment of professional staff, we aim to make
parents/carers feel comfortable in the nursery and that the staff team are
friendly, approachable and attentive to their needs and the needs of their
children.
Castle
Daycare and Preschool aim to do this by:
·
From the point of booking, the family become members of the
nursery and should be informed of any major events, social activities and
general news regarding the nursery, even if they have not yet started.
·
Once a booking is confirmed the Manager will contact the
parent/carer 4-6 weeks prior to the start date to organise settling in visits
for the child.
·
We recommend an induction period of three settling in
sessions, of one hour long, should take place prior to the start date.
·
We will hold an opportunity to welcome the family, address
any issues or anxieties and take detailed information about the child. The staff should be informed in advance of
the settling visit to allow for the appropriate preparation and organisation.
·
The settling in sessions should be led by the child’s key
person.
·
During the settling in sessions the key person will go
through the registration form, terms and conditions and the “All about me pack”
with the parents.
·
The key person will give the parents information about the
nursery such as; activities, policies, events and newsletters.
·
The key person will answer any questions or concerns the
parents have and will refer them to the manager if needed.
·
The key person will ensure that they know the child’s
routine, care plans and needs during these sessions so that the child can be
supported and cared for as best as possible from their first session with us.
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