Safeguarding & Policies
Safeguarding
Esklets has detailed safeguarding policies and procedures designed to protect your child (please see our policies below).
We have an ‘Online safety’ policy which covers use of mobile phones, cameras and social networking sites on the internet.
Children should always be dropped off and collected by an authorised adult.
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We would ask you to always close all gates and doors on entering and leaving the setting. This is very important to maintain a secure environment. Please also close the metal gate across the road.
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Passwords: If you have an emergency and neither yourself, nor your named representative, can collect your child, then you can phone the setting and inform us that a given person will collect your child and that they will know a password (a word chosen by yourself) which you will then tell us. Only someone with your approval would know the password.
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Esklets works in partnership with adults and other agencies to safeguard the children attending our setting. For further information please visit North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership.
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The Designated Lead Practitioner for Safeguarding is Rachel Todd and the Committee member responsible for safeguarding is Katie Thompson. To contact either ring 01287 660173 or email eskletspg@yahoo.co.uk.
Information and Advice
Safety and Wellbeing
We have a duty of care for our children whether they are at the setting or at home. Please see the following links for advice and guidance on keeping your children safe and healthy.
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Children’s oral health
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Early Years Foundation Stage Information
A Parents Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage
What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage
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Healthy Eating
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Advice and Information
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Children's Health and Wellbeing
MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
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Online Safety
Supporting families with video games
Keeping under-fives safe online
Internet Matters: Guidance for parents of pre-schoolers
NSPCC: Guidance for parents on keeping children safe online
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Funding Help
Early education and childcare- North Yorkshire County Council
Early years funding – two year olds | North Yorkshire County Council
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Illness and Infection Advice
Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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