SESSION INFORMATION

Session information includes our

• Funding
• Session Times
• Session Rates
• Forest School
• After School Care
• Play Schemes

• Staggered start times have been introduced to avoid groups of parents/carers and children congregating outside.
• Staff and parents to engage with the NHS Track and Trace process if required. A QR code is displayed at the entrance.
• Social distancing promoted.
• No parents/ carers or siblings are permitted to enter the building. We ask that parents drop off at the main door.
• Where possible, only one adult to drop off/ collect.
• Limited face-to-face events or meetings will be organised by Paddocks that encourage large gatherings of people. Virtual meetings and creative ways of fundraising will take their place.
• Essential visitors (e.g, professionals) to the pre-school will be limited. They are required to wear a face covering, sanitise their hands and maintain social distancing.
• Children will be asked to wash their hands thoroughly on arrival.
• Each child to leave one bag of spare clothes on their peg all week.
• Children are not allowed to bring in toys or any other items from home.
• At the end of a session, parents/ carers are expected to socially distance at the main door where children are handed over to the parents one at a time. 

• Regular handwashing breaks throughout the session.
• Enhanced cleaning of the setting including a deep clean at the end of the day.
• Ensure good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach.
• No malleable toys available unless a risk assessment has been carried out.
• No use of soft furnishings nor any items that are difficult to clean.
• Books returned in book bags are being quarantined before being circulated again.
• Windows open at all times to provide adequate ventilation. Parents to provide extra warm clothing during cold weather.
• Background music is kept at a low level to avoid children from raising their voices. Only gentle singing will take place.
• Due to some outside agencies limiting face-to-face training during this period, staff have undertaken several online training courses to remain fully updated and qualified.