{"id":420,"date":"2025-10-28T14:53:48","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/stowps\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:16:50","slug":"elc-handbook-and-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/stowps\/elc-handbook-and-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"ELC Handbook, Newsletters and Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ELC Handbook, Newsletters and Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc4b Welcome to Stow Primary ELC<\/h2>\n

\nBelow you can find our welcome booklets, designed to help families and children become familiar with our Early Learning and Childcare setting. \nClick the links below to view or download the guides.\n<\/p>\n\n

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\ud83d\udcd8 Welcome to Stow ELC \u2013 Parent Guide<\/h3>\n

\n A full guide for parents and carers with information about our ELC routines, learning environment, and settling-in process.\n <\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 View \/ Download PDF\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\ud83d\udcd7 Welcome to Stow ELC \u2013 Child Booklet<\/h3>\n

\n A fun and friendly version of our welcome booklet to help children get to know their nursery and what to expect at Stow ELC.\n <\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 View \/ Download PDF\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcf0 Stow Primary ELC Newsletters<\/h2>\n

\nOur ELC newsletters share learning highlights, important updates, and key dates for families. \nClick below to view or download the latest editions.\n<\/p>\n\n

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\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f ELC Newsletter \u2013 October 2025<\/h3>\n

\n Updates from October including learning through play, key dates and family information.\n <\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 View \/ Download PDF\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f ELC Newsletter \u2013 September 2025<\/h3>\n

\n Welcome information, learning focus for the term, and messages for families.\n <\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 View \/ Download PDF\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcda Stow Primary \/ ELC Policies<\/h2>\n

\nBelow 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.\n<\/p>\n\n\n

\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Safety, Care & Child Protection<\/h3>\n\n
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Child Protection Policy<\/h4>\n

How we safeguard children and respond to concerns.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Child Protection Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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SIMOA Policy<\/h4>\n

Our local safeguarding approach in line with Scottish Borders guidance.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download SIMOA Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Intimate Care Policy<\/h4>\n

How we provide personal care safely, sensitively and with dignity.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Intimate Care Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Confidentiality Policy<\/h4>\n

How we handle personal information and protect privacy.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Confidentiality Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u2764\ufe0f Health, Medical & Wellbeing<\/h3>\n\n
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Sickness \/ Illness Policy<\/h4>\n

When children should stay at home and when they can return.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Sickness \/ Illness Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Infection Control Policy<\/h4>\n

How we reduce the spread of infection in ELC and school.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Infection Control Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Medication Policy<\/h4>\n

How medication is stored, managed and administered safely.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Medication Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Accident & First Aid Policy<\/h4>\n

How we respond to accidents and record first aid.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Accident & First Aid Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Sun Safety for Children<\/h4>\n

How we protect children outdoors in warm weather.<\/p>\n \n \u2600\ufe0f Download Sun Safety Guidance (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf31 Learning, Play & Working With Families<\/h3>\n\n
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Play Policy<\/h4>\n

Our approach to play-based, child-led learning.<\/p>\n \n \ud83c\udf88 Download Play Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Learning, Teaching & Assessment Policy<\/h4>\n

How we plan, deliver and reflect on learning.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download L&T&A Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Parents in Partnership Policy<\/h4>\n

How we work with families as partners in learning.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udc6a Download Parents in Partnership Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Transition to ELC<\/h4>\n

How we help new children settle into our Early Learning and Childcare setting.<\/p>\n \n \ud83c\udf3c Download Transition to ELC Info (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd1d Inclusion, Rights & Daily Routines<\/h3>\n\n
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Equal Opportunities Policy<\/h4>\n

Our commitment to fairness, inclusion and respect for all.<\/p>\n \n \ud83c\udf0d Download Equal Opportunities Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Respectful Relationships & Anti-Bullying Statement (2024)<\/h4>\n

How we promote kindness, respect and positive behaviour.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcac Download Respectful Relationships Statement (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Lunch & Healthy Eating Policy<\/h4>\n

How we encourage positive eating habits and healthy choices.<\/p>\n \n \ud83c\udf4e Download Lunch & Healthy Eating Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Fire Evacuation Procedure<\/h4>\n

How we keep children and staff safe in an emergency.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udd25 Download Fire Evacuation Procedure (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Complaints Policy<\/h4>\n

How to raise a concern or complaint and how we respond.<\/p>\n \n \ud83d\udcc4 Download Complaints Policy (PDF)\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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.  \ud83d\udc4b 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<\/p>\n

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