CLOSURE POLICY
In the event of exceptional circumstances we will not open if this results in a breach of EYFS welfare requirements and / or Ofsted registration.
In order to operate we must meet the following criteria
The EYFS welfare requirements
Our insurance policy
The number of appropriately qualified staff available
Appropriate child/staff ratios
The physical environment of our setting (risk assessment)
Our ability to safeguard the children in our care in the event of a Critical Incident
An exceptional circumstance is defined as something that has happened beyond our normal level of control such as
Lack or failure of heating
Accidental damage or vandalism to the setting making it unfit for purpose
Failure in supply of services (water, sewerage, electricity, gas)
Ratios due to illness or understaffing
Extreme weather conditions such as snow, flood or storm.
Unexpected Closure before a session
On discovering that a scheduled session is not able to run, the following procedure will start:
The first member of staff on site will inform the Chair. If needed the emergency services will also be contacted
The Chair will contact parents via email to inform of session closure and reason
The staff will phone all parents of children due in for that session
Unexpected closure poster will be displayed on main door
The supervisor or deputy will inform OFSTED and if necessary the insurance company
Closure during a session
If necessary children will be evacuated to a place of safety as per the Emergency assembly/collection point. (The recreation ground)
Parents will be contacted to collect their children
Whenever a session is closed a report will be completed confirming the circumstances and any actions taken. This will be available for parents to view at any time
This policy is known, agreed and implemented by all staff.
This policy is known and made available to parents.
This policy was adopted at committee meeting 25th June 2012