We believe that it is in the best interest of the playgroup and parents that complaints should be taken seriously and dealt with fairly whilst respecting confidentiality. OFSTED TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0300 123 1231 WEBSITE: Nappy Changing/Toilet Training Policy & Procedure We welcome all children in our setting, there is no requirement for a child to be toilet trained before entry. We request that if your child wears nappies, you put a fresh nappy on each morning just before coming to playgroup. We will change children if they soil their nappy or if it becomes soaked. Parents are asked to supply nappies and wipes for their child, please check each day to see if more supplies are required. If your child has a soiled nappy and no supplies to change into, we will call you to collect asap. We have a changing table that we use to change nappies, however if a member of staff feels it is unsafe (either for the child or the worker) to lift the child on to the changing table, the wipeable mat will be brought down to floor level to ensure safety for all parties. If you think your child is developmentally ready to start using the potty we will endeavour to support you and your child to the best of our ability. Please be aware that it can take longer for a child to potty train at playgroup as there is so much more happening within the environment than at home. For this reason, we may request that you start potty training your child at home for a short period before it is introduced at playgroup. Please be aware of the following protocol that your worker will follow. child’s key Once you have introduced potty training to your child at home, we will start encouraging your child to sit on a potty at playgroup. We will try to copy your routine as close as possible to maintain continuity for your child. We request that your child arrives at playgroup in a to encourage them to ‘pull up’ use them as when using the potty rather than taking off a nappy. ‘pants/knickers’ Your child needs to wear suitable clothing when potty training (no belts, dungarees or baby grows).
We believe that it is in the best interest of the playgroup and parents that complaints should be taken seriously and dealt with fairly whilst respecting confidentiality. OFSTED TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0300 123 1231 WEBSITE: Nappy Changing/Toilet Training Policy & Procedure We welcome all children in our setting, there is no requirement for a child to be toilet trained before entry. We request that if your child wears nappies, you put a fresh nappy on each morning just before coming to playgroup. We will change children if they soil their nappy or if it becomes soaked. Parents are asked to supply nappies and wipes for their child, please check each day to see if more supplies are required. If your child has a soiled nappy and no supplies to change into, we will call you to collect asap. We have a changing table that we use to change nappies, however if a member of staff feels it is unsafe (either for the child or the worker) to lift the child on to the changing table, the wipeable mat will be brought down to floor level to ensure safety for all parties. If you think your child is developmentally ready to start using the potty we will endeavour to support you and your child to the best of our ability. Please be aware that it can take longer for a child to potty train at playgroup as there is so much more happening within the environment than at home. For this reason, we may request that you start potty training your child at home for a short period before it is introduced at playgroup. Please be aware of the following protocol that your child’s key worker will follow. Once you have introduced potty training to your child at home, we will start encouraging your child to sit on a potty at playgroup. We will try to copy your routine as close as possible to maintain continuity for your child. We request that your child arrives at playgroup in a ‘pull up’ to encourage them to use them as ‘pants/knickers’ when using the potty rather than taking off a nappy. Your child needs to wear suitable clothing when potty training (no belts, dungarees or baby grows).