Nursery School Policies
The Details
Nursery School Curriculum Statement
Younger children do not learn by 'subjects' like older children. They learn through play. Young children are learning all the time from the environment and people around them.
This curriculum is an active play (a child’s “work”) based curriculum which guides children. It is developed by observing children, listening to children’s conversations and planning activities according to the children’s needs and interests. Staff will facilitate learning by asking questions and interacting with the child during their “play”. Parents are encouraged to be full participants in the program through volunteering. A yearly scrapbook is kept where parents can review their child’s time here through pictures.
Children learn from their parents and families which is why parents are the child's first 'teachers'. Parents are an essential component of the classroom. Parents and children are greeted at the door upon arrival. This time may also be used to relay any messages from parents or staff. Any learning difficulties or developmental delays are communicated with the parents through meeting and discussing those difficulties. Observations of children with development delays, intellectual delays, or physical delays are noted and recorded. These will also be discussed with parents at these meetings. When a child needs additional support, staff and families will work as a team to develop a plan for your child.
Through the use of space, color, light, displays of children’s work, and attention to nature and detail, the environment serves as another teacher. Throughout the year, spaces are changed to meet growing curiosities. Some examples of these are; the
dramatic play space can changed into a restaurant or zoo as children’s interests grow. As a restaurant, children are encouraged to sort foods into food groups. Jobs are figured out and assigned among a group of children, promoting problem solving and organizing. Children draw their own pictures for their menu choices, etc. Children are encouraged to play together so they may form friendships. During this play, staff may take a child into an established group and model play. (This may be done for a child who is having a harder time establishing friends). The sand table can be changed as seasons change, (snow during winter, grains during harvest time, etc.).
Ideas are shared with staff, work is exchanged and opportunities are created to extend and build upon the interests of the child that have been shared. Projects may last days or months. Each term we work around areas of interest that encourages children's curiosity and desire to know 'how the world works' as well as following children's own particular interests. During weekly planning, these observations help the team recognize what their children are ready to learn next, in order to plan appropriate hands-on activities. We also plan 'adult focused' activities for small groups and individuals to support particular learning outcomes. A warning is given between each transition. Staff work with children so these become an unhurried and expectant time
Dependent upon the interests of some children, planning outings such as gathering leaves or recycling garbage are executed as children become “bored”. These may be planned or spontaneous.
Through “play” time and circle time, children are encouraged to learn talking and listening skills, early reading skills when staff read books, early writing skills when staff encourage printing names, hand strengthening when staff plan cutting activities, math skills through sorting and patterns, etc.
Parents and families are encouraged to share their ethnic diversity with all the children who attend our center. Children participate with providing “All About Me” projects where we are able to meet their families through pictures and stories of their families. As each child brings in posters of their families, we will include Families are invited in and asked to share some of their unique traditions. Through these visits, we will expose children to the idea of diversity by introducing new activities that they would not typically do at home. (ie. give children an opportunity to taste and prepare different foods such as Métis bannock, Chinese noodles and Ukrainian pedohay & holopchi (perogies & cabbage rolls). In the dramatic play area have several samples of fabric so that children can create and wear their own ethnic creations. Encourage children to make unique crafts that celebrate cultural traditions around the world such as cards depicting Ukrainian Christmas, and the Chinese New Year.
Hours of Operation
We operate the second last week of September to the second week of June (37 days/year). This can vary in order to make the number of days the child attends correspond with the amount of fees paid by the parents.
Monday afternoon – 4 yr. olds (This day is only used as needed).
Tuesday mornings – 3 yr. olds
Tuesday afternoon – 4 yr. olds
Wednesday morning – 3 yr. Olds (This day is only used as needed).
Thursday mornings – 3 yr. olds
Thursday afternoon – 4 yr. olds
Friday afternoon – 4 yr. olds (This is only used as needed).
Morning sessions start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:15 a.m. Afternoon classes are from 12:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. The administration of the Elementary School has asked that the parents bring the children right at starting times and pick them up right at dismissal time. This is important because of the school bus schedules and classroom changes. The Nursery School teachers use the time before class to set up and prepare. We request that your child does not come before 9:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
Registration Forms
There is a registration form that must be filled out and returned to the center before the child may attend classes. This will be given out at registration or on the first day the child attends class. This will enable staff to further understand your child. This booklet is given to all parents, and it is important to read all the policies, and return the signed form at the back of this booklet stating that you read and understand all of the parent policies. This signed portion will be attached to your enrolment form.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM
AND INFORM STAFF OF ANY CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE MADE.
Withdrawal
YOU MUST GIVE TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE TO THE CENTER BEFORE WITHDRAWL OF YOUR CHILD. Your post-dated cheques will be returned, as well as the parent fees if before January 1st.
Policies
Parents must adhere to the following policies. If there are any problems, please contact the director at any time.
1. Enrollment
Children must be between the ages of 3 – 5 years. The center will accept a 2 year old providing their birth date falls by the end of the current year. Any child starting after January 1st must be 3 years of age. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED.
2. Fees
Fees are set each year by the Board of Directors. It has been determined that our fees will be set at $5.00/session as of April 2023 . Method of payment can be;
Full payment at time of enrolment
Post dated cheques dated the first day of enrollment and ½ way through the school year (February)
Etransfer is also acceptable. Can be sent to our email at roblindaynursery22@gmail.com
Cheques must be presented no later than the first day of class or your child will not be allowed to attend. Any return cheques (NSF or other reasons) by any financial institution will result in a $10.00 charge.
If you decide to withdraw from our program on or before December 31st, you are entitled to be refunded $20.00 of the parent fee. No further refunds will be made after December 31st. If a child starts in any month other than September, the parent fee rate of $4.00 per month will be charged.
A $40.00 parent fee will be charged at registration. This fee is to cover the extra costs of paper, photocopying, craft supplies, etc.
3. Late Fee Policy
Any accounts outstanding after 30 days of every billing will be charged a $50 late fee. At 90 days, services will be revoked.
Fees
Once/Week Twice/Week Three/Week Four/Week
September $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00
October – May $20.00 $40.00 $60.00 $80.00
June $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00
Parent Fee $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
TOTAL/YEAR $230.00 $410.00 $590.00 $770.00
THERE IS NO REDUCTION OR RETURN OF MONEY FOR ABSENTEE OR STATUTORY HOLIDAYS.
The government offers a subsidy program that is available for lower income families to help assist with the cost of Child Care. This is given on a first come first serve basis. Please discuss this program with the Director if you feel you may be eligible.
Drop off & Pick up
Parents will be asked to use the East door (grey double doors) for drop off and pick up. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED IN BEFORE 9:00 AM OR 12:45 PM. PLEASE INFORM ALL OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THIS CHANGE IN TIME.
We have been asked by the administration to not park in the main parking lot during drop off and pick up times. Parents are asked to use the visitor parking lot (located on the east end of the teacher parking) or park on Park Street (located behind the primary year swings)
IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN USING ROBLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS ROBLIN NURSERY SCHOOL THAT WE ADHERE TO THIS.
Transportation Policy
NEVER leave your child outside the classroom door, or in the entrance, or dropped off outside the building. PLEASE INFORM ALL CAREGIVERS OF THIS RULE! Please keep in mind that school is in session and to keep quiet in the halls. Children may not leave the room without being accompanied by an adult.
ONLY PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP A CHILD. WE CANNOT LET YOUR CHILD GO HOME WITH SOMEONE ELSE UNLESS YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY INFORMED US. NO CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 MAY LEAVE WITHOUT AN ADULT.
The Nursery School becomes responsible once the child enters the room and the parents have INITIALED THE REGISTER and the time of arrival, beside the child’s name. Our responsibility ends as soon as the parent enters the center the center to pick up their child. If we are going on a field trip or other excursion, a 24-hour or more notice must be given. If we are going on a walking excursion, verbal consent is needed. We will be walking to any excursions outside the Nursery School room. If parent volunteers are being used these parents must fill out a Criminal Record Check. These will not have to be a cost to the parent, because it is a volunteer position.
Parking
The school asks that the Nursery School parents and caregivers follow the parking arrangements as outlined above at all times. Visitors and parents/caregivers wishing to drop-off or pick-up children from Nursery School are provided with visitor parking
located at the east end of the teacher parking. Parents are asked to use the visitor parking lot or Park Street.
Nursery School Closure
Roblin Nursery School will close only in the event where Roblin Elementary School is closed. We will be open during times of inclement weather when Roblin Elementary School buses are not running. It is the choice of parents to bring their child to Nursery School on these days. We will not reimburse any monies for any days missed.
If in the event Roblin Nursery School closes, we will contact CKDM or GX94 with this announcement.
Attendance/Time Away
Parents are asked to inform the center if their child is going to be absent or late that day.
If you have planned a family trip with your child, please inform the center as to these dates.
Health Details
Snacks/Food/Birthday
We will be asking parents to provide their children with individual snacks. All snacks must have two out of the four food groups provided. ABSOLUTELY NO PEANUT BUTTER PRODUCTS OR NUT PRODUCTS WILL BE ALLOWED.
We will be providing a birthday schedule and asking parents to bring a cupcake or birthday cake to celebrate their child’s birthday with Nursery School friends.
SNACKS MUST HAVE 3 OUT OF THE 4 FOOD GROUP.
ABSOLUTELY NO NUT PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Medical Procedure Policy/URIS
Staff is required to pass and keep current a First Aid/CPR Course. These are posted near the door of the Nursery School Room.
In the event of a medical emergency (apparent or real), staff will authorize immediate medical attention be brought or given to the child at the staffs’ discretion. If it is felt an ambulance and other medical expenses incurred.
Anaphylaxis
The Parent will:
Provide a current auto injector pen with an expiration date that is current
Instruction on how to use the injector pen
Provide child’s snack if child is not able to eat with other children. The child will not be able to share with the other children.
Provide circumstances under which medication is to be given
Sign an authorization form for the use of the auto injector
Fill out a URIS form and meet with the staff and plan strategies for each individual child.
Staff will:
Ensure the parents/guardians have completed all the necessary form and authorized forms
Ensure auto injector is taken with child on outings and field trips
Ensure all staff/substitutes are informed of the child’s risks of anaphylaxis and received instruction on the use of the auto injectors and appropriate response if an emergency occurs
Ensure that all other parents will notify staff if they see a child in danger and keep it in confidence.
When the adrenaline by auto injectors is used, an ambulance will be called immediately and the child will be transported to the nearest hospital, as well as the parent/guardians will be notified immediately
If other medical problems that are under the URIS program, the same procedures will be followed unless specified differently through the center and parents plan.
Sick Children
We will not accept sick children. If the child becomes ill at the center, you will be called to pick up your child. If your child has a communicable disease, you must follow the Public Health guidelines regarding incubation and/or isolation and a Doctor’s or Public Health Nurses approval must be obtained before re-entry. Please notify the staff if your child has a communicable disease, so we can watch for signs on the other children and if necessary, notify the other parents that their children have been exposed. If your child has severe allergies, asthma or other medical diagnosis that needs medications or special procedures, please fill out the URIS that is attached to the enrollment form. This must be filled out before your child attends school. Staff will be
advised to your child according to the URIS plan. For minor injuries, the incident will be recorded and the parent will be notified.
ANY FEES INCURRED BY MEDICAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT (AMBULANCE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ETC.) WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENT.
THE STAFF WILL ASSESS THE SITUATION AND DETERMINE THE COURSE OF ACTION TO THEIR BEST OF THEIR ABILITY.
We ask that you call the Nursery School by 8:30 a.m. if your child we not be attending.
Sick Policies and Health Regulations for Common Conditions
Skin Rash: The rash must be diagnosed and proper treatment begun.
Diarrhea: After the second incident in one day, staff must send the child home. Staff
may request that the child’s physician take a swab.
Giardia: (mucus in diarrhea caused by a parasite) The child may attend after medication has been administered for 24 hours.
Vomiting: The child must be taken home after the first incident in one day.
High Temperature: When a child’s temperature reaches 38.5 C or 100.4 F, parents will be contacted to pick up the child. Parents should contact a physician.
Common Cold: A child with a cold may attend the center, but if the child’s temperature reaches 38.5 C or 100.4 F, the child must return home.
Ear Infection: A child may attend the center after 24 hours of medication has been administered. Should the child become uncomfortable or have a high temperature, the parents will be called.
Infections Being Treated by Antibiotics: A child may attend care after administration of the antibiotic after 24 hours or after infectious period has ended.
Insurance
The Roblin Nursery School carries insurance coverage as outlined by the Child Day Care Program Licensing Manual, as per regulations.
Safety Details
Footwear
Students are required to have a second set of footwear. There is a shelf inside the Kindergarten area assigned to the Nursery School for the children’s footwear. Parents are asked to take the indoor footwear home after each session. Please put names on shoes, boots and coats.
ROBLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INSISTS THAT PARENTS REMOVE FOOTWEAR IN INCLEMENT WEATHER (SNOW, RAIN, AND MUD) FOR THE FLOORS BECOME VERY SLIPPERY. A WET RAMP HAS CAUSED ONE ACCIDENT IN RECENT YEARS, SO PLEASE REMOVE YOUR OUTER FOOTWEAR WHEN YOU’RE REMOVING YOUR CHILD’S.
Clothing
Parents are responsible for sending an extra set of clothing and a pair of indoor shoes with the child to Nursery School at all times. These items should be labelled and checked periodically to ensure all items fit.
Parents are also asked to supply a small individual water bottle for your child labeled with his or her name.
Accidents
In the event of an accident occurring, the provider will fill out an accident form and inform the parent of the accident. This accident form will be signed by the parent and staff who witnessed the accident and then will be placed in the child’s personal folder.
If in the case there is a serious accident, the parent will be contacted immediately and the child will be transported to the hospital to receive medical treatment.
If an ambulance is needed, it is the responsibility of the parent for any costs incurred.
Supervision
Supervision is based on the Manitoba Child Care Licensing Manual where ratio is based on 1:10. It is the responsibility of staff to maintain that ratio for proper supervision.
Parents need to be aware that there may be circumstances where staff may be out of ratio (ie. Taking another child to the washroom), staff will be out of the room for only a few minutes.
Personal Belongings
Parents are asked to encourage their child(ren) to leave any favourite toy or other belongings at home. These may not be shared willingly with other children or may be lost or stolen. The safest place for these items is at home.
Roblin Nursery School is not responsible for any lost or stolen items that are brought from home.
Use of Technology
Children are allowed to use the computer as needed for some extra learning activities. Facebook and other chat sites are not permitted.
Children or staff using the computer or other electronic devices must:
Protect and respect the privacy of information found or searched
Respect the use of all electronic devices
Respect all ideas, creations and copyrights of information found or searched
Copying word for word is illegal
While communicating with others, be respectful
Always report any inappropriate materials and threatening behaviour
Any staff member or child found accessing, transmitting, copying or creating material which violates center confidentiality of families will be held accountable.
Staff will monitor children on the computer. Any misuse of used technology such as obscenities, messages meant to harass, pornography, threatening behaviour and stolen materials will be reported to the police.
Use of cell phones by children is not permitted. The only cell phone use will be staff use for emergencies. Roblin Nursery School is not responsible for any lost or stolen cell phones.
We encourage all parents, families & friends of children attending Nursery School to please refrain from posting pictures of other students on the web.
If you feel you must post pictures of events, please make sure you are getting permission from all parents or caregivers of other students who may be in the picture. Please share this information with all others.
Fire Drills
Regular monthly fire drills are conducted and recorded so the children are aware of what to do in case of an emergency. We will also evacuate the building when the school has its regular fire drills. A staff member leads the children from the room and the senior staff checks the room and follows the children from the room. For school drills, we are to close the door and turn out the lights, so this is practiced in our monthly drills. An evacuation route is enclosed in this parent policy manual.
Safety Plan/Crisis Response
Roblin Nursery School will adhere to the Emergency Procedures of Roblin Elementary School.
Roblin Nursery School has established a safety plan and code of conduct to provide guidance and direction to staff and the board of directors. This will ensure the safety of the children, families and visitors to our center. The Safety Plan outlines what to do if emergencies ever arise. We also ask parents to stay and participate in practicing these drills such as strangers in the building and shelter in place.
Throughout the year, if parents want to take this manual home and read through it, they can contact any staff member.
This safety plan manual can be found outside the Nursery School room door in a folder on the wall or another copy is kept in the Nursery School room for easy parent access.
Suspected Intoxication/Drug Abuse
If a parent is suspected of intoxication or drug abuse, in such a case we will call an emergency contact person.
In such a case, staff must phone an emergency contact person with whom they may release the child to.
The center and staff are legally bound to protect the child in such matters and will not release the child into the custody of a suspected intoxicated parent.
If parents are not willing to cooperate with staff, the RCMP or Child & Family Services will be contacted.
Guardianship/Separation
If for any reason, you have legal documents regarding a restraining order, custody, guardianship, etc. the center requires a copy of such documentation. This documentation is required to protect the child.
If the provider is not aware of the situation existing in your home, the provider is bound legally to let your child go with either parent.
Confidentiality
Information regarding children and families attending the center will be held in complete confidentiality. Under no circumstances will any information be released to any party other than the legal guardian of the child.
In the case of an emergency, information will be released to medical staff and the RCMP.
As well, if you as a parent become aware of any other information about children in care, please keep these details to yourself. We encourage parents to keep our center and families in complete confidentiality.
Behavior Details
Roblin Day Nursery Inc. Guiding Children’s Behavior
The Manitoba Child Care Licensing Manual, regulation 11(1) states, “A licensee shall not permit, practice, or inflict any form of physical punishment or verbal or emotional abuse upon, or the denial of any physical necessities to any child in attendance at the day care center”.
This regulation is defined as:
Any physical punishment including striking a child, with an object or directly grabbing, shaking, shoving and/or spanking.
This also includes forcing a child to repeat any physical movements, feeding by force, and/or any other action that may be carried out which results in any injury to the child.
Any denial or physical necessities included shelter, clothing, food, bedding or toileting.
All staff, Board of Directors as well as Parents WILL adhere and follow these regulations when they are within the center or on center property.
Roblin Nursery School believes that children are individual and each child has a unique personality. We provide a supportive environment that encourages positive interactions among staff and children, as well as realistic expectations of children’s capabilities and natural consequences for behavior is intended to enable a child to learn independence, self-esteem and appropriate and/or acceptable behavior throughout the day.
Center staff:
Allow children to settle disputes themselves. Staff will facilitate communication between children and ask the children to come up with their own solution. Staff are there to offer options, support and listen.
Use positive guidance techniques that consider the child’s age and their developmental level. Staff help children understand limits and encourage problem solving.
Allow children to make their own choices.
Exercise positive redirection as a form of guidance. By being provided with simple concrete consequences, children better understand what may happen if an action continues. When providing course of action, we are helping them develop self-control.
When interacting with children or giving direction, staff will be at eye level with the children using a quiet voice and short sentences.
Consistent guidance, choices, encouragement and patience from staff, facilitates children in becoming more independent and self-directed individuals.
Rules
Each area has a reasonable set of rules to which the child must adhere. This way he or she will learn to respect things and people.
Pick up things in one area before moving to another
Do not do anything that may hurt another child
Do only what you would like other children to do to you
No talking back to staff
No running
Roblin Nursery School Inclusion Policy
Roblin Nursery School is committed to responding to the needs to responding to the needs of the community and families with children with special need requirements. We will provide every opportunity to participate in quality early learning and child care. Children with special needs will be able to maximize their learning opportunities through individualized programs.
Indoor and outdoor areas will be arranged to the best of our abilities so all children can move freely and make choices based upon their interests and needs. Roblin Nursery School staff believes that every child deserves an environment where they may participate in social play, develop mentally appropriate group experiences and an environment that promotes developmental growth.
Rooms will be arranged and equipment adapted so that all children are able to move freely from one activity to another. Choices will be made available to meet every child’s needs and abilities.
Any outings will accommodate full participation for every child. Parents and caregivers will be informed and invited to join us.
We respect and value input from parents and encourage them to be part of the decision making process for their child. Extra support will be offered to families during critical transitional periods. Staff will collaborate with social staff, parents and professionals to ensure a seamless transition for the child.
Roblin Nursery School Board of Directors strives to ensure staff will receive specific training to meet the needs of every child in the program.
Our staff will team with parents and professionals to develop, carry out and review individual plans to ensure individual goals have been met. We are committed to learning more about full inclusion as part of our professional development.
Parent’s Role
Our program is built on the understanding that we the Roblin Nursery School as a supplement to the home environment, and our goal is to provide good quality care. Therefore, parents are more than welcome to drop in at anytime. We also encourage the parents to contribute suggestions for field trips, fundraising or other activities, and/or of them or talents.
Feel free to talk, in person or by phone, to the staff about your child, if you have any concerns, suggestions or complaints. If satisfaction is not received at this level, feel free
to approach the Board of Directors, who will discuss the matter and endeavour to find a viable solution.
It is extremely important for parents to attend all annual meetings. Your input is very helpful to the Board of Directors for the Nursery School.
Sensitive Topics
If a child comes to a staff member with sensitive topics, such as death, religion, or any other sensitive topics, they will be encouraged by the staff member to discuss the matter at home.
Children’s Behavior
We are committed to developing a positive sense of self-worth in all children and encourage self-discipline, self-control, and respect for others and their property.
Children are expected to demonstrate respect towards others and themselves, as well as take responsibility for their own actions.
Children are not permitted to physically hurt another child or staff members. They are not to engage in activities that place themselves or others in danger (eg. climbing on furniture, using sharp or pointed objects, throwing toys, etc.) Children are not allowed to damage or destroy the Centre's property or personal property of others. (If damage is made to center property and it is not fixable, parents will be responsible for any cost incurred or replace any destroyed items).
Toy weapons are not to be brought to the Centre.
If a child is endangering the safety of himself or others, he/she may be removed to another room, being supervised at all times. It is essential that the child understand why he/she is being removed from the room and that a discussion regarding the child's unacceptable behavior will follow.
The following are examples of positive guidance techniques used by the staff:
We will listen to what children have to say and reassure them that whatever they say is important ie – Get down to the child’s level; maintain eye contact while the child is talking.
We will respect each child as an individual and not make comparisons among the children.
We will be honest with children.
We will set limits so that each child knows what is expected of him/her.
We will prepare the children for transitions ie – 5 more minutes before clean-up time.
We will explain to the children that verbalizing their feelings are more acceptable than physical actions. We will reassure them that it is “okay” to be angry, sad, etc. and to encourage them to use words to express their feelings.
We will encourage children to solve their disagreements by expressing themselves through language.
We will speak to a parent about a concern away from their children. We will not talk about children that are in our care, in front of them or others.
We will be sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of each child, offering quiet time/space, cuddles during difficult times, or more stimulating activities and areas.
Staff will model appropriate behavior ie – walk over to a child instead of yelling across the room.
Should a situation arise where the child’s behavior is not acceptable, staff will use the following techniques:
i. Explain to the child that his or her behavior is not acceptable
ii. We will discuss appropriate behavior
iii. If unacceptable behavior continues to occur, the child will be redirected to a different play area ie – “You are having a problem cooperating in the block area, let’s go find something else for you to do.”
iv. Staff accompanies the child to a new area of child’s choice.
If the unacceptable behavior continues, the child will be removed to a quiet area in the room. We will explain to the child that his/her behavior is unacceptable and give him/her a few minutes with a staff member, to talk about their behavior. After a period of time, staff will reinforce positive behavior and invite the child back to the group. In extreme situations, the parent will be contacted.
Persistent unacceptable behavior from a child will result in the following:
Formal warning
Staff will explain to the child why their behavior is unacceptable and the consequences of any further such incidents. Children will be encouraged to discuss their behavior, to explain their actions, and helped to develop strategies to avoiding repeat incidents. Details of all warnings and any other discussions with parents will be recorded and kept on the child's records. Each warning should be discussed with the child concerned and their parents, and wherever possible agreements made between all parties that are fair and reasonable to the situation.
Such agreements can include removal of privileges e.g. participation in certain activities such as outdoor time. Any agreements should reflect the incident and be appropriate to the individual concerned. Roblin Nursery School has the right to ask a parent to pick up their child immediately, or permanently withdraw a child in the event of persistent unacceptable behavior.
Suspension
Only in the event of an extremely serious or dangerous incident will a child be suspended from Roblin Nursery School with immediate effect. In such circumstances, the child's parents will be contacted to pick the child up immediately. After an immediate suspension has taken place, the director will arrange a meeting with the child concerned and their parents to discuss the incident. Help and advice will be sought from professionals in order to plan for the child's return. Every effort will be made in order to support all and strategies necessary to promote a positive outcome.
Suspensions should be consistent, fair and proportionate to the behavior concerned. In setting such a suspension, consideration is given to the child's age and maturity. Any other relevant information about the child and their situation will also be considered. Roblin Nursery School will keep parents informed about behavior management issues relating to their child and attempt to work with them to tackle the causes of disruptive or unacceptable behavior.
When a suspension is over and before a child is allowed to return to Roblin Nursery School, there will be a discussion between the director, the child and their parents, setting out the conditions of their return in written form.
In an extreme situation whereby all strategies and other attempts to address persistent unacceptable behavior have been unsuccessful, Roblin Nursery School has the right to have a child withdrawn. This right will only be exercised where absolutely necessary, but will be done so whereby the duty of care provided to other children and users of Roblin Nursery School is compromised by unsolvable unacceptable behavior.