Policies and Parent Information

Attending Berry Community Pre-School

Our policies are continually under review as part of a regular schedule, in response to feedback from families, staff and the community and to ensure that they are in line with current laws, regulations and standards. There are copies of our policies which are located in the Pre-School office. Policies are listed under the appropriate Area of the National Quality Standards:

Quality Area: Educational Program and Practice

Educational Program and Practice
Additional Needs
Cultural Inclusion
Physical Activity
Technology

Quality Area: Children's Health and Safety

Child Protection
Emergency and Evacuation Procedures
Excursion
First Aid
Incident, Illness, Injury and Trauma
Infectious Diseases and Exclusions
Medical Conditions
Medication
Nutrition
Physical Activity and Small Screen Recreation
Providing a Child Safe Environment
Risk Management
Safe Sleep and Rest Time
Sun Protection
Supervision
Toileting
Water Safety
Work Health and Safety

Quality Area: Physical Environment

Animals & Pet
Physical Environment
Environmentally Responsible
Sustainability

Quality Area: Staffing Arrangements

Code of Conduct
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Determining the Responsible Person
Grievance Procedures / Conflict Resolution
Harassment Free Workplace
Induction and Orientation
Managing for Good Performance; Appraisals; Job Performance; and Disciplinary Procedures
Professional Development
Recruitment Policy
Professional Standards and Ethical Conduct
Protected Disclosure
Visitors, Volunteers and Students

Quality Area: Relationships with Children

Behavior Guidance
Interactions with Children, Families & Staff
Anti-Bias and Inclusion
Respect for Children

Quality Area: Collaborative Partnerships with Families and Communities

Enrolment and Orientation
Family Communication
Priority of Access
Transition to School
Open Door

Quality Area: Governance and Leadership

Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
Arrival and Departure of Children
Complaints Handling
Privacy and Confidentiality
Child Safe Recruitment and Ongoing Employment Practices (NSW)
Fees
Management Committee
Governance and Management of the Service
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