Sample Optional Policies

Supervision

Sample Optional Policies

Supervision

Children must be adequately supervised at all times that they are being educated and cared for both at the service and on excursions. Adequate supervision is the consistent and present engagement with children. 

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Harassment Free Workplace

Sample Optional Policies

Harassment Free Workplace

Creating a workplace with vision and meaningful direction, consistent values and ethics will foster a positive and productive work environment free from harassment. Further, when professional standards guide educator’s practices, interactions and relationships, children’s learning and development, safety and wellbeing will be effectively supported.

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Smoke Free Environment

Sample Optional Policies

Smoke Free Environment

All workplaces have a regulatory and legislative duty of care under to provide a safe, healthy and smoke free environment. Children, educators and families will not be exposed to the harmful effects of second hand smoke while on education and care service premises.

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Clothing and Footwear

Sample Optional Policies

Clothing and Footwear

Children need protective, comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear to explore their environments. Clothing needs to protect children from injury and sun exposure while promoting self-help abilities. 

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Environment

Sample Optional Policies

Cleaning and Maintaining the Environment

Children have the right to an education in an environment that provides for their health and safety. Good cleaning and maintenance of the environment ensures that illness and unintentional injuries are avoided. 

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Animals in the Environment

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Animals in the Environment

Responsible ownership of pets, animals or birds that may reside at the education and care service or visit the premises is vital. Role models of appropriate behaviours with animals and guidance in caring for the needs of animals is beneficial for children. This policy also considers the management of unwanted visitors such as pests and vermin.

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