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Workplace Violence and Aggression

At our education and care service, the health and safety of our staff and educators is paramount. Priority is given to protecting our employees and our visitors from violence and/or intimidating behaviours. Such conduct interferes with everyone’s ability to perform their job and is not in keeping with the service’s philosophy of trust, mutual respect and collaborative partnerships.

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Nappy Change, Bathing and Toileting

Meeting the needs of children by providing support during toileting transition as well as the provision of clean nappies and a safe and hygienic place for changing children is a basic need that is important for children’s comfort and happiness.

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Safe Storage of Dangerous Goods

By maximising awareness of the potential hazards of chemicals and equipment, we reduce the risk of harm to educators, children and families by ensuring dangerous products are safely stored and their use is minimised in all areas of our education and care service.

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Environmental Sustainability

As an education and care community, we can encourage and increase awareness of environmental responsibilities and implement practices that contribute to a sustainable future Children can be supported to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.

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Medication Administration

In supporting the health and wellbeing of children the use of medications may be required by children at the education and care service. Any medication must be administered as prescribed by medical practitioners and first aid guidelines to ensure continuing health for the child and for the child’s safety and wellbeing.

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Medication and Health Statement

This statement has been developed to provide an overview of the areas of medication and health covered by policies developed and maintained by the education and care service. Maintaining a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for educators, children and families, is paramount for high quality education and care.

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The Indoor and Outdoor Environment

The physical environment can contribute to children’s wellbeing, happiness, creativity and developing independence. It can contribute to and express the quality of children’s learning and experiences.

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Family Participation and Communication

“Families are the primary influence in their children’s lives and also have strong beliefs and values regarding the education and care of their children, and the experiences in which their children should be able to participate. Effective relationships between educators and families are fundamental to the quality of education and care that children receive.” Adapted from the Guide to the National Quality Framework, ACECQA (2020)

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Bottle Safety and Preparation

Children are more susceptible to food borne illness making it necessary for education and care services to implement adequate health and hygiene practices. Safe practices for handling, storing, preparing and heating breast milk or formula must be employed to minimise risks to children being educated and cared for by the service.

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Hygiene and Infection Control

It is important that educators role-model positive health practices, and that children are appropriately supervised, assisted and encouraged in their daily health and hygiene routines. Education and care environments must be hygienically maintained to reduce the possible spread of infection and illnesses through the sound hygiene practices of staff and educators.

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Dental Health

Conversations and information exchange on dental health should be encouraged to promote good dental hygiene practices and lifelong learning for children and their families. Dental health will be included as part of everyday practice at our education and care service.

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Environment Statement

This statement has been developed to provide an overview of the areas of the environment covered by this policy. The promotion of healthy, sustainable environments where educators, children and families learn and share ideas about creating an environmentally friendly education and care service are a priority within our service.

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Sample Optional Policies

Workplace Violence and Aggression

Nappy Change, Bathing and Toileting

Safe Storage of Dangerous Goods

Environmental Sustainability

Medication Administration

Medication and Health Statement

The Indoor and Outdoor Environment

Family Participation and Communication

Bottle Safety and Preparation

Hygiene and Infection Control

Dental Health

Environment Statement

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