This document outlines the nursery policy for volunteers, parents, and student placements at Stronsay Junior High School Nursery. It states that volunteers and students who spend more than a day per week or more than 2 weeks total will need to undergo screening. Nursery staff will supervise children at all times and volunteers will not be left alone with children. The roles of parents/volunteers and expectations for students are also defined.

1. Stronsay Junior High School
Nursery Policy
Head Teacher: Andrew King
Stronsay Junior High School, Stronsay, Orkney, KW17 2AE 01857 616 246
Use of Volunteers, Parents and Student Placements Policy
We actively encourage the participation of parents, carers, students and other volunteers
in our Nursery. They will be made aware of the Nursery's aims, policies and procedures
prior to working with the children. In particular the confidentiality policy, health and
safety policy and fire evacuation procedures will be made clear.
All regular volunteers will be required to complete the disclosure process. Students or
volunteers who are spending more than 1day per week for a period in excess of 6 weeks,
or more than 2 full weeks in the Nursery, will be expected to undergo the PVG scheme.
• Nursery staff will be responsible for the children's safety and well-being and at no
time will children be left on their own with parents, volunteers or students.
• Only members of nursery staff will accompany children to the toilet at any time.
• At no time will parents, volunteers or students be included in the staff: child ratio
during a nursery session, but they will be used as part of the staff:child ratio when
the nursery participates in school trips but will never be left unattended with a
group and will be part of a larger group lead by nursery staff.
The nursery staff will at all times retain responsibility for the running of the session. All
volunteers will be encouraged to participate fully in the Nursery activities.
Parents/Volunteers
Parents/volunteers are welcome to contribute to the daily routine of the nursery. After
discussion with staff this could take the form of:
Supporting Children
• Sharing special skills
• Supporting children during play
• Talking about hobbies, employment etc.
• Supporting children during group activities e.g. art/craft, woodwork, ICT,
storytelling etc.
Supporting Staff
• By following the nursery rules and guidelines
• Setting up/clearing away activities
• Preparing snack in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines, snack menus
and any special dietary requirements
• By helping to maintain children's safety at all times both in the nursery and on trips
and outings
• By providing general help e.g. setting up displays, mounting art work,
photocopying, laminating etc.

2. Stronsay Junior High School
Nursery Policy
Head Teacher: Andrew King
Stronsay Junior High School, Stronsay, Orkney, KW17 2AE 01857 616 246
Volunteers are expected to:
 undertake an induction meeting with the Head Teacher
 have read and agreed to working within the schools volunteering policy in line with
OIC policy
 understand that all children are entitled to confidentiality
 be clear as to the staff expectations of them
 report any concerns about children and have an understanding of the seriousness
of Child Protection (See the Child Protection Policy).
Please refer to the Parent Involvement Policy for further information.
Students
Prior to a student working in the Nursery, the Head Teacher must receive
written information from the training agency, including student's personal details,
course work, length of their placement request and confirmation that PVG checks
have been carried out. The parents at the Nursery will be informed of the duration of
their placement.
On arrival to the school or nursery staff will introduce themselves to the student, before
showing them around the playroom, highlighting emergency exits and security measures.
The nursery staff will carry out an induction meeting prior to commencement of
work in the Nursery. The student will be asked to share any relevant information and
materials they may have brought with them. The student will be personally introduced to
the parents as appropriate.
During the length of their placement staff will be expected to give the student
opportunities to contribute to the session and to give encouragement throughout. The
student will also be encouraged to liaise with the staff to ask for help and guidance and
will be expected to share any relevant course work throughout.
Students are expected to:
• Complete the nursery induction programme and sign the confidentiality policy
• Display a level of competence and ability consistent with their level of study
• Be professional at all times
• Be punctual, dress appropriately and notify the nursery staff if absent
• Collaborate with trained staff regarding planning and college tasks
Signed:
Dated: