Our policies
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This policy outlines procedures to be followed when:
obtaining written authorisation from a parent/guardian or person authorised and named in the enrolment record
refusing written authorisation from a parent/guardian or person authorised and named in the enrolment record.
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This policy will clearly define the:
procedures to be followed when a child requires medication while attending Auburn South Preschool
responsibilities of educators, parents/guardians and the Approved Provider to ensure the safe administration of medication at Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy will provide guidelines for the administration of first aid at Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy will provide guidelines to:
minimise the risk of allergic reaction resulting in anaphylaxis occurring while children are in the care of Auburn South Preschool
ensure that service staff respond appropriately to anaphylaxis by following the child’s Action plan for anaphylaxis
raise awareness of anaphylaxis.
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This policy will outline the procedures to:
ensure educators, staff and parents/guardians are aware of their obligations and the best practice management of asthma at Auburn South Preschool
ensure that all necessary information for the effective management of children with asthma enrolled at Auburn South Preschool is collected and recorded so that these children receive appropriate attention when required
respond to the needs of children who have not been diagnosed.
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This policy provides a clear set of guidelines and procedures for Auburn South Preschool to:
• provide a safe environment for all children which ensures their safety, health and wellbeing
• promote the cultural safeguarding of all children
• identify, reduce and remove risks of child maltreatment, abuse and neglect
• intervene when a child may be at risk of maltreatment, abuse and neglect
• involve children in child safety including listening to children and incorporating their views about how to provide a safe environment
• make staff aware of their legal and duty of care obligations to report child maltreatment, abuse and neglect
• responding to requests, sharing and requesting information to promote child wellbeing or safety and/or manage risk of family violence.
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This policy provides a clear set of guidelines and procedures for Auburn South Preschool to:
• establish the expected standards of behaviour for the approved provider, nominated supervisor, early childhood teachers, educators, other staff, contractors, volunteers, students on placement, parents/guardians and visitors
• create and maintain a child safe environment that reflects the philosophy, beliefs, objectives, and values of Auburn South Preschool
• articulate desirable and appropriate behaviour
• promote interactions at the service and online which are respectful, honest, courteous, sensitive, tactful, and considerate.
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This policy will provide guidelines for:
receiving and dealing with complaints and grievances at Auburn South Preschool
procedures to be followed in investigating complaints and grievances.
Note: This policy does not address complaints relating to staff grievances or employment matters. The relevant awards provide information on the management of such issues.
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This policy will provide guidelines to ensure that the educational program (curriculum) and practice at Auburn South Preschool is:
based on an approved learning framework
underpinned by critical reflection and careful planning
stimulating, engaging and enhances children’s learning and development.
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This policy will provide clear guidelines and procedures to follow when:
a child attending Auburn South Preschool shows symptoms of an infectious disease
a child at Auburn South Preschool has been diagnosed with an infectious disease
managing and minimising the spread of infectious diseases, illnesses and infestations (including head lice)
managing and minimising infections relating to blood-borne viruses.
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This policy will provide guidelines for Auburn South Preschool to ensure that:
clear procedures exist to support the health, wellbeing and inclusion of all children enrolled at the service
service practices support the enrolment of children and families with specific health care requirements.
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This policy will provide a framework for:
• the development of specific emergency procedures, practices and guidelines at Auburn South Preschool
• ensuring that Committee of Management and educators follow the procedures and principles within the policy
• immediate and appropriate action being taken to notify relevant authorities in the event of the death of a child or adult whilst at the service
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This policy will provide clear guidelines to ensure the safe delivery and collection of children attending Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy will provide guidelines to assist in determining the Responsible Person at Auburn South Preschool.
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To ensure that enrolled children with type 1 diabetes and their families are supported, while children are being educated and cared for by the service. This Diabetes Policy should be read in conjunction with the Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy of Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy provides guidelines for Auburn South Preschool to:
• provide a safe online environment for all children which ensures their safety, health and wellbeing
• support young children to develop an understanding of digital networks and to using digital networks in safe and appropriate ways
• incorporate digital technology into early learning environment in an age and developmentally appropriate and safe way
• promote respectful, inclusive and responsible online behaviour as part of children’s lifelong learning
• support and communicate with families about safe online practices at home and in the community.
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This policy will provide a framework for:
the development of specific emergency and evacuation procedures, practices and guidelines at Auburn South Preschool
raising the awareness of everyone attending Auburn South Preschool about potential emergency situations and appropriate responses
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This policy outlines:
the criteria for enrolment at Auburn South Preschool
the process to be followed when enrolling a child at Auburn South Preschool
the basis on which places within the programs will be allocated
procedures for the orientation of new families and children into Auburn South Preschool
processes to ensure compliance with legislative and DET funding requirements in relation to the enrolment of children in early childhood education and care services.
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This policy will provide guidelines to assist Auburn South Preschool to take an active role in caring for the environment, and promoting and contributing to a sustainable future.
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This policy will outline the procedures to:
ensure that educators, staff and parents/guardians are aware of their obligations and required strategies in supporting children with epilepsy to safely and fully participate in the program and activities of Auburn South Preschool
ensure that all necessary information for the effective management of children with epilepsy enrolled at Auburn South Preschool is collected and recorded so that these children receive appropriate attention when required. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy
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This policy will provide guidelines for Auburn South Preschool to plan and conduct safe and appropriate excursions and service events.
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This policy will provide clear guidelines for:
• how services comply with the Free Kinder initiative.
• the setting and collection of holding deposits and contributions (including for additional hours, community visits (incursions) and administration)
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This policy will provide guidelines for:
effective food safety practices at Auburn South Preschool that comply with legislative requirements and meet best practice standards
minimising the risk to children of scalds and burns from hot drinks. This policy should be read in conjunction with Nutrition and Active Play Policy.
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This policy outlines the duties, roles and responsibilities of the Committee of Management as Approved Provider of Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy will provide guidelines for procedures to be implemented at Auburn South Preschool to ensure:
effective and up-to-date control of the spread of infection
the provision of an environment that is safe, clean and hygienic.
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This policy will define the:
procedures to be followed if a person is ill, or is involved in a medical emergency or an incident at the service that results in injury or trauma
responsibilities of staff, parents/guardians and the Approved Provider when a person is ill, or is involved in a medical emergency or an incident at the service that results in injury or trauma
practices to be followed to reduce the risk of an incident occurring at the service.
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This policy will provide guidelines to:
ensure all adults and children at Auburn South Preschool are treated equitably and with respect, regardless of their background, ethnicity, culture, language, beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, level of ability, additional needs, family structure or lifestyle
promote inclusive practices and ensure the successful participation of all children at Auburn South Preschool
create a positive mental health and wellbeing environment for children, educators, staff and families at Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy will provide guidelines to ensure that all users of information and communication technology (ICT) at Auburn South Preschool or on behalf of Auburn South Preschool:
understand and follow procedures to ensure the safe and appropriate use of ICT at the service, including maintaining secure storage of information
take responsibility to protect and maintain privacy in accordance with the service’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
are aware that only those persons authorised by the Approved Provider are permitted to access ICT at the service
understand what constitutes illegal and inappropriate use of ICT facilities and avoid such activities.
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This policy will provide guidelines to ensure:
the development of positive and respectful relationships with each child at Auburn South Preschool
each child at Auburn South Preschool is supported to learn and develop in a secure and empowering environment.
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The purpose of the Kindergarten Central Registration Policy (the Policy) is to ensure children registering for kindergarten are allocated a place in a fair, equitable and consistent manner.
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This policy provides guidelines for Auburn South Preschool to:
• ensure the service environment is safe, inclusive and empowering for children, families, early childhood teachers, educators, staff, volunteers and visitors
• embed social and emotional learning in the educational program
• ensure families, children, early childhood teachers, educators and staff are key partners in mental health initiatives
• engage in partnerships with community networks.
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This policy provides guidelines to:
promote a healthy lifestyle and support children, staff, educators and families at the service to eat nutritious food, maintain oral health and participate in physical activity and active play
ensure national and state guidelines and recommendations about nutrition, oral health and physical activity are met
ensure that the dietary and cultural needs of children and families are taken into consideration when planning menus and implementing nutrition, oral health and active play activities.
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This policy will provide guidelines and procedures to ensure that:
all people who attend the premises of Auburn South Preschool, including employees, children, parents/guardians, students, volunteers, contractors and visitors, are provided with a safe and healthy environment
all reasonable steps are taken by the Approved Provider, as the employer of staff, to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of employees at the service.
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This policy will provide guidelines for the engagement and participation of volunteers and students at Auburn South Preschool, while ensuring that children’s health, safety and wellbeing is protected at all times.
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This policy will provide guidelines to ensure that all users of digital technologies at Auburn South Preschool or on behalf of Auburn South Preschool:
• understand and follow procedures to ensure the safe and appropriate use of digital technologies Auburn South Preschool, including maintaining secure storage of information
• take responsibility to protect and maintain privacy in accordance with the service’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policy
• promote a child safe culture when it comes to taking, use, storage and destruction images or videos of children
• are aware that only those persons authorised by the approved provider are permitted to access digital devices at the service
• understand what constitutes illegal and inappropriate use of digital devices and avoid such activities.
• understand and follow professional use of interactive digital technologies platforms, such as social media (refer to Definitions) and other information sharing platforms (refer to Definitions).
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This policy will provide clear guidelines to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of children attending Auburn South Preschool and appropriate opportunities are provided to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation.
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This policy will provide guidelines for engaging staff at Auburn South Preschool , including:
employing sufficient numbers of educators to meet legislative, policy and service standards
employing educators with qualifications and experience that meet legislative, policy and service standards
providing appropriate supervision and support to staff and other adults at the service
complying with legislation relating to Working with Children (WWC) Checks, Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration, criminal history record checks and meeting Child Safe Standards.
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This policy will provide:
guidelines to ensure children, educators, volunteers and others participating in Auburn South Preschool programs and activities maintain a healthy balance of ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure
information for parents/guardians, educators, volunteers and children attending Auburn South Preschool regarding a healthy balance of UV radiation exposure.
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This policy will provide guidelines to ensure:
• the adequate supervision of all enrolled children is maintained at all times.
• the provision of a safe and secure environment for all children at Auburn South Preschool.
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This policy provides guidelines to enable Auburn South Preschool to:
• provide a safe environment for all children which ensures their safety, health and wellbeing
• promote a culture of health and wellbeing of all staff, children and families • improve educational health and wellbeing outcomes for all children
• provide support to access information on quitting smoking, vaping, alcohol and other drug use and promote the health benefits of avoiding these behaviours.
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This policy will outline the procedures that apply to managing water safety, including safety during any water-based activities at Auburn South Preschool.