ELC Handbook, Newsletters and Policies
Please click on the links below to read our handbook. Policies are available in the setting and are also shared with parents and carers via Policy of the Fortnight on Showbie.
👋 Welcome to Stow Primary ELC
Below you can find our welcome booklets, designed to help families and children become familiar with our Early Learning and Childcare setting. Click the links below to view or download the guides.
📘 Welcome to Stow ELC – Parent Guide
A full guide for parents and carers with information about our ELC routines, learning environment, and settling-in process.
📄 View / Download PDF📗 Welcome to Stow ELC – Child Booklet
A fun and friendly version of our welcome booklet to help children get to know their nursery and what to expect at Stow ELC.
📄 View / Download PDF📰 Stow Primary ELC Newsletters
Our ELC newsletters share learning highlights, important updates, and key dates for families. Click below to view or download the latest editions.
🗞️ ELC Newsletter – October 2025
Updates from October including learning through play, key dates and family information.
📄 View / Download PDF🗞️ ELC Newsletter – September 2025
Welcome information, learning focus for the term, and messages for families.
📄 View / Download PDF📚 Stow Primary / ELC Policies
Below you can view and download our key policies and guidance documents. These explain how we keep children safe, healthy, supported and included at Stow Primary School and ELC.
🛡️ Safety, Care & Child Protection
Child Protection Policy
How we safeguard children and respond to concerns.
📄 Download Child Protection Policy (PDF)SIMOA Policy
Our local safeguarding approach in line with Scottish Borders guidance.
📄 Download SIMOA Policy (PDF)Intimate Care Policy
How we provide personal care safely, sensitively and with dignity.
📄 Download Intimate Care Policy (PDF)Confidentiality Policy
How we handle personal information and protect privacy.
📄 Download Confidentiality Policy (PDF)❤️ Health, Medical & Wellbeing
Sickness / Illness Policy
When children should stay at home and when they can return.
📄 Download Sickness / Illness Policy (PDF)Infection Control Policy
How we reduce the spread of infection in ELC and school.
📄 Download Infection Control Policy (PDF)Medication Policy
How medication is stored, managed and administered safely.
📄 Download Medication Policy (PDF)Accident & First Aid Policy
How we respond to accidents and record first aid.
📄 Download Accident & First Aid Policy (PDF)Sun Safety for Children
How we protect children outdoors in warm weather.
☀️ Download Sun Safety Guidance (PDF)🌱 Learning, Play & Working With Families
Learning, Teaching & Assessment Policy
How we plan, deliver and reflect on learning.
📄 Download L&T&A Policy (PDF)Parents in Partnership Policy
How we work with families as partners in learning.
👪 Download Parents in Partnership Policy (PDF)Transition to ELC
How we help new children settle into our Early Learning and Childcare setting.
🌼 Download Transition to ELC Info (PDF)🤝 Inclusion, Rights & Daily Routines
Equal Opportunities Policy
Our commitment to fairness, inclusion and respect for all.
🌍 Download Equal Opportunities Policy (PDF)Respectful Relationships & Anti-Bullying Statement (2024)
How we promote kindness, respect and positive behaviour.
💬 Download Respectful Relationships Statement (PDF)Lunch & Healthy Eating Policy
How we encourage positive eating habits and healthy choices.
🍎 Download Lunch & Healthy Eating Policy (PDF)Fire Evacuation Procedure
How we keep children and staff safe in an emergency.
🔥 Download Fire Evacuation Procedure (PDF)Complaints Policy
How to raise a concern or complaint and how we respond.
📄 Download Complaints Policy (PDF)