Confidentiality

It is very important that you treat all information about the children and their families as strictly confidential. Do not discuss these matters outside of school. Sharing photographs online of the children and staff is also forbidden.

Good timekeeping

Try to be punctual. If you have to be absent please telephone the school as soon as possible on 01292 473457. students and staff are required to be in nursery from 8:20am – 3:35pm. Staff meet on a Monday evenings (4-5pm) and students are encouraged to attend these meetings and supply staff are welcomed.

Interaction with children

The children are the most important people in our nursery. speak to them, play with them and show you are interested in them. when you speak to the children please speak properly and politely to them. Remember you are a role model to the children at all times. Please consider that English is a second language to some of our children.

Interaction with staff

While you are at St Ninian’s Early Years Centre we think of you as a member of the team and one of the staff. Please show your willingness to participate by doing everything well as you can. Don’t always wait to be asked to do things in the playroom – try to see what needs done, e.g. brushing up sand and washing the floor. Remember to put away e=resources and clean up after yourself. You will be expected to help with housekeeping duties as these are carried out by all staff and ensure the children can learn in safe, organised and clean environment.

Resources

Someone will show you round the nursery and store room. please make yourself familiar with where things are kept. if you do not know where to find something please ask

Parents

If a parent asks about their child’s progress or any particular problem, please refer them to a qualified member of staff.

 

Health and safety

Please inform the head teacher and early Years Teacher of any medical condition which may affect you while you are at the early Years Centre. Students must show their Disclosure Scotland certificate to the Head Teacher and sign a Child Protection policy statement after reading the policy. Make yourself familiar with the layout of the building including fire exits. Mrs Gaunt and Mrs Doherty (school clerical staff) are our trained first aiders. We are all responsible for our own safety, do not take any unnecessary risks and inform staff of any hazards. Inform staff immediately if a child has an accident or is ill.

 

Fired Drills

Please ask staff about the fired drills which are carried out once peer term. be familiar with fire exits and location of fire extinguishers.

Hygiene Procedures

Please ensure that you wash your hands effectively and encourage the children to do so. Guidelines can be found next to each sink. Please refer to our policies on food hygiene if preparing snack. A food hygiene certificate must be achieved to prepare snack.

Dress Code.

While you are working in the Early Years Centre you are expected to dress in a professional manner. trousers are acceptable but not jeans. Please do not wear clothes that are revealing or have logos/messages which may cause offence.

Outdoor sessions on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons – please come suitably dressed.

Security

Following the Cullen Enquiry. SAC have introduced a number of security measures which must be followed at all times. Do not open the door to anyone you do not know. please refer all visitors to nursery staff.

do not allow children to leave without consulting with nursery staff.

If you have opened the door please ensure you close it properly and ensure the alarm is on.

Policies and guidelines

The Early Years Centre policies are available for you to refer to when you require further information. Please do not hesitate to ask to read any of them.

The children are our priority and we advocate their right to play, be safe and to learn. You will find out an Early Years Centre is a very busy place therefore you will be given time at the end of the day to talk to staff to plan and discuss future planned experiences and progress for students. It is expected that all students keep their written work up to date so that it can be used and discussed at these times.

 

We really hope you enjoy your time with us.

St Ninian’s Early Years Team