Policies
Holy Spirit OSHC operates in accordance with the policies that have been developed for our Centre. Our policies are reviewed and updated regularly, to ensure that we are providing a safe and high quality service for our families.
The following points are sections from our policies that we think are important for all of our families to know when the enrol at the Centre. Please take the time to read through and familiarise yourself with these policies. A full list of our policies in available upon request at the Centre.
Fire Policy |
The Centre has a fire drill procedure. Fire drill notices are located throughout the Centre.
A fire drill will be carried out regularly (once a term). A Fire Drill procedure form is completed by the Centre Director and filed for reference. |
Sun Protection Policy |
| The Centre staff will insist on all children being appropriately protected against the sun. Parents should inform their children of the need to protect their skin against the sun by wearing hats and using sunscreen. Sunscreen is provided by the Centre. It is the responsibility of the child to apply the sunscreen with the assistance of Centre staff. Children who do not have hats will not be allowed to play outside. |
Administration of Medication Policy |
| If a child has a condition that requires medication, however occasional, parents must complete and sign the relevant form. |
Complaints Policy
Policies
A – Administration and Management
- A-1 Hours of Operation
- A-2 Priority of Access
- A-3 Enrolment Orientation
- A-4 Fees
- A-5 Arrival Departure
- A-6 Absent Missing Children
- A-7 Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisation
- A-8 Maintenance of Records
- A-9 Policy Development Review
- A-10 Family Participation Access
- A-11 Complaints & Feedback
- A-12 Role of the Management Committee
- A-13 Financial Management
- A-14 Privacy Confidentiality
- A-15 Determining the Responsible Person on duty
B – Facilities and Equipment
- B-1 Facility Management and Security
- B-2 Building equipment repairs and maintenance
- B-3 Storage
- B-4 Heating Ventilation and Lighting
- B-5 Indoor Outdoor Environment
- B-6 Pest Control
C – Staff Policies
- C-1 Staff Recruitment and Selection
- C-2 Conditions of Employment
- C-3 Staff Orientation Induction
- C-4 Staff Professionalism & Code of Conduct
- C-5 Harassment Free Workplace
- C-6 Professional Development
- C-7 Staff Review Appraisal
- C-8 Grievance Procedures
- C-9 Disciplinary Action
- C-10 Relief Staff
- C-11 Volunteers Students Visitors
- C-12 Staff Child Ratios
- C-13 Communication Staff Child Mgmt Families
- C-14 Interactions with children
D – Health and Safety
- D-1 Dealing with medical conditions
- D-2 Hygiene
- D-3 Food Nutrition
- D-4 Hazardous Materials
- D-5 Transportation
- D-6 Animals
- D-7 Sun Protection
- D-8 Emergency Procedures
- D-9 First Aid
- D-10 Management of Incident Injury Trauma
- D-11 Death of a child or staff member
- D-12 Illness Infectious Diseases
- D-13 Immunisation
- D-14 Allergies
- D-15 Asthma
- D-16 Anaphylaxis
- D-17 Diabetes
- D-18 Medication Administration
- D-19 HIV AIDS Hep B & C
- D-20 Child Protection
- D-21 Child Management Behaviour Guidance
- D-22 Supervision
E – Programming