Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy At Curious Kittens we are committed to providing a safe environment that helps to ensure the welfare of the children in our care. This includes making sure that children are not exposed to adults who may be under the influence of alcohol or other substances that may affect their ability to care for children. Alcohol: Alcohol is not to be consumed on the Nursery premises. Anyone who arrives at the nursery clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave. If they are a member of staff, the nursery will involve HR and will initiate the disciplinary process as a result of which action may be taken, including dismissal. If a parent is under the influence of alcohol, on an individual basis, the nursery will judge if the parent is suitable to care for the child. If the nursery feels as if they are not, then we may contact the second contact on the child’s registration form to collect them. If a child is thought to be a risk the nursery will follow the safeguarding children/child protection procedure and the police/children’s social services will be contacted. Substance misuse: Anyone who arrives at the nursery under the influence of illegal drugs, or any other substances including medication, that affects their ability to care for children, will be asked to leave the nursery. If this is a member of staff, an investigation will follow which may lead to consideration of disciplinary action, including dismissal. If they are a parent, the nursery will make the judgment as to whether they are suitable to care for the child. The nursery may contact the second contact on the registration form if they feel this is necessary. If the child is thought to be at risk, the nursery will follow the safeguarding children/ child protection procedure and police may be called. The nursery will contact the college safeguarding officer and the police if anyone (including staff, students, volunteers, contractors and visitors) is suspected of being in possession of illegal drugs.
Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy At Curious Kittens we are committed to providing a safe environment that helps to ensure the welfare of the children in our care. This includes making sure that children are not exposed to adults who may be under the influence of alcohol or other substances that may affect their ability to care for children. Alcohol: Alcohol is not to be consumed on the Nursery premises. Anyone who arrives at the nursery clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave. If they are a member of staff, the nursery will involve HR and will initiate the disciplinary process as a result of which action may be taken, including dismissal. If a parent is under the influence of alcohol, on an individual basis, the nursery will judge if the parent is suitable to care for the child. If the nursery feels as if they are not, then we may contact the second contact on the child’s registration form to collect them. If a child is thought to be a risk the nursery will follow the safeguarding children/child protection procedure and the police/children’s social services will be contacted. Substance misuse: Anyone who arrives at the nursery under the influence of illegal drugs, or any other substances including medication, that affects their ability to care for children, will be asked to leave the nursery. If this is a member of staff, an investigation will follow which may lead to consideration of disciplinary action, including dismissal. If they are a parent, the nursery will make the judgment as to whether they are suitable to care for the child. The nursery may contact the second contact on the registration form if they feel this is necessary. If the child is thought to be at risk, the nursery will follow the safeguarding children/ child protection procedure and police may be called. The nursery will contact the college safeguarding officer and the police if anyone (including staff, students, volunteers, contractors and visitors) is suspected of being in possession of illegal drugs.
Alcohol-and-substance-policy-2018.docx