An A to Z of DUCKS
An A to Z of DUCKS
Jewellery Jewellery may not be worn except for watches, studs for pierced ears or jewellery relating to specific religious beliefs. Late Collection and Non-collection In the instance of a child not being collected from DUCKS after a reasonable amount of time, the following procedure will be initiated by staff: • inform the senior member of staff on duty if a child has not been collected • the office will again check for any information regarding changes to normal routines, parents work patterns or general information. If there is no information recorded, the parents/carers will be contacted on the numbers provided for their home or work. If this fails, the emergency contacts will then be contacted as per the child’s records; • the senior member of staff on duty and one other member of staff must stay behind with the child (if it falls outside normal operating hours). • if the parents/carers still have not collected the child, the senior member of staff on duty will telephone all contact numbers available every 10 minutes until contact is made. These calls will be logged on the full incident record; • in the event of no contact being made by 6pm, the person in charge will ring the Social Services Emergency Duty Team 020 7525 2696 for advice and Ofsted 0300 123 1231 to advise them of the situation; • two members of staff will remain in the building until suitable arrangements have been made for the collection of the child. The child’s welfare and needs will be met at all times. Lost Property Please label all items of clothing to help the staff return the correct uniform, clothing and belongings to the correct child. During the school day, children have many situations when they are taking off layers of clothing, e.g. to engage in water play, clothing being washed after a very messy activity, at playtime, PE, swimming or going for a sleep. If all items of clothing are labelled it ensures that we are able to quickly and efficiently return clothes to the correct child. At the end of each term any unclaimed items are given to Friends of DUCKS for the uniform sale or donated to charity.
Illness It is preferable for children to be at home when they are unwell. Staying at home helps to speed up recovery and supports the school community in reducing cross infection between the children and staff. If your child becomes unwell whilst at DUCKS i.e. has a high temperature or shows other signs of infection for example vomiting, diarrhoea or developing a rash, we will contact you and ask for them to be collected as soon as possible. If we cannot contact you, we will telephone your emergency contacts, as given on the Entry Profile, and ask them to collect your child. It is essential that your emergency contacts are aware of their responsibilities in respect of this.
Minimum exclusion periods for common illnesses are:
Infection
Exclusion period and/or treatment
Chickenpox
Until vesicles have crusted over but a minimum of 5 days from the onset of the rash. Return when able to cope with a full day at DUCKS No exclusion period necessary unless eyes are sore and weepy, however, antibiotic eye drops must be provided 48 hours from last episode of diarrhoea and/or vomiting, having eaten properly and having had a normal stool. When well enough to cope with a busy day at DUCKS
Conjunctivitis
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
Fever
Hand, foot and mouth
None
Impetigo
Until lesions are crusted and healed, or 48 hours after commencing antibiotic treatment
Measles
4 days from onset of rash
Mumps
5 days from onset of swollen glands
Ringworm
Treatment required but exclusion not usually required
Rubella
4 days from onset of rash
Whooping Cough
48 hours from commencing antibiotic treatment or 21 days from onset of illness if no antibiotic treatment Covered in swimming pools, gymnasiums and changing rooms. Please inform your class teacher.
Verruca
All of these exclusion periods are the suggested minimum. If children remain unwell and unable to cope with a busy day at DUCKS, it may be necessary for them to have a longer period of time off school. This can be discussed with the key person or class teacher.
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