Policies and Procedures

Children make better progress when they come every day, and regular attendance makes the best use of scarce nursery places. If anything makes it hard to bring your child, talk to us: we’d like to help.

Please arrive in time for registration, in the first 15 minutes of the morning or afternoon session. Tell us if your child is ill, and let us know in advance about appointments and holidays. Holidays of up to 2 weeks are authorised, longer only in exceptional circumstances. If a child is away for 4 weeks, their place may be offered to someone else.

Tell us in advance if someone different is collecting your child, so we can agree a password and reassure your child. Brothers and sisters under 17 can’t collect children.

Please keep your child at home if they’re poorly, so other children and staff don’t become ill. If you’re not sure, call us for advice.

If your child takes regular medicine, we may be able to give it, depending on what’s involved. We’ll ask you to sign to give permission, and to sign a form so staff can give Calpol if it’s needed to stop your child becoming more unwell.

Children with special educational needs and disabilities are welcome, as all children are. We work in partnership with you, value your views and keep you involved at every step.

If we know about a need before your child starts, we’ll plan a good start with you and any professionals involved, which may include extra visits or a home visit. If a need becomes clear after your child starts, we’ll observe, involve the right professionals with your permission, and keep you informed. Where a child needs more support, we apply to Bradford’s Early Years Inclusion panel for funding so the staffing is in place.