Supervision policy

Supervision policy

 

Aim of policy

 

The purpose of this policy is to outline the responsibilities of the team in regards to supervision of children and to keep children and team safe.

 

Points to consider

 

At all times:

 

·                     There will always be at least two staff members on duty whilst children are in attendance.

 

·                     When children are outside there will always be at least one staff member present who will remain outside at all times. If they need to go inside for any reason, they will need to request to swap with a team member to ensure there are no breaks in supervision.

 

·                     In areas where children are inside there will always be at least one staff member present.

 

·                     Students who are not employed by Castle are not permitted to be left alone at any time with a child or children.

 

·                     Students not employed by Castle cannot be included in any adult/child ratios.

 

·                     Castle will adhere to the staff child ratio guidelines as set by Ofsted, detailed below:

 

NATIONAL STANDARDS ADULT/CHILD RATIOS

 

Children under 2	1:3
Children aged 2 Years	1:4
Children aged 3-5 Years	1.8
Children aged 4 -5	1:13 with EYP or QTS

EYP/EYT = Early Years Professional status/ Early Years Teacher Status

QTS = Qualified Teacher Status

All adults working with children including; students, cover team members and volunteers must all be police checked with the Disclosure and Baring Service.

No one without a clear enhanced DBS obtained may be left alone with children for any period of time.