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PARENTS' CORNER

 



 

 

Our Settling In Policy 

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SETTLING- IN

 

Principles

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“Settling-in is an interim stage in the transition between home and the outside world.  Children’s whole future attitude to new experiences could be affected by how this situation is managed.  Due care and attention must be paid to a child’s need for time to settle into any setting”. (Child Care (Pre-school Services) (no 2) Regulations 2006 and Child Care (Pre-school Services (No 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 Part II, 5 Health, Welfare and Development of the Child) (Síolta Standard 9: Health and Welfare, Síolta Standard 13: Transitions) (National Standard 1: Information, National Standard 3: Working in Partnership with Parents or Guardians, National Standard 6: Evaluation, National Standard 8: Care, Play and Learning, National Standard 9: Nurture and Well-Being)

 

Statement of Intent

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At Sticky Fingers we aim to ensure children feel safe and secure in the absence of their parents/carers.

 

Policy and Procedure

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Sticky Fingers will therefore endeavour to make the settling-in process a positive experience for children and will work closely in partnership with parents/carers to ensure this is achieved.

We recognise that in some cases there may be particular difficulties experienced by children, parents/carers, and staff during the settling-in period and we are prepared to explore and consider various ways of settling children into Sticky Fingers. All children are individuals and we plan to meet their individual needs and resolve any difficulties quickly and smoothly.

In order to accomplish this we will ensure that:

 

Pre- Admission                 

  • Management invites the child and parents/guardians to visit Sticky Fingers   at an agreed time.

 

  • Sticky Fingers offers phased/staggered settling-in

  • Prior to enrolment exchange of information will take place between parents and staff.  In order to meet the needs of each child parents/guardians will be asked to fill out the Registration form.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide staff with information on their child’s likes/dislikes, interests, achievements etc.

 

First Day

 

 

  • Each child will be appointed a key worker.

 

  • The parent will be assured of the value of their presence to the child in this process.

 

  • Parents will be made aware of the necessity of interacting with their child and the other people in the service in order to reassure the child of the safety of the new surroundings.

 

  • Children must be collected on time and promptly from their session at the agreed time.

 

Ongoing Matters

 

  • Parents must never leave Sticky Fingers without saying goodbye to their child.

 

  • Our Early Years Practitioners will provide support and encouragement to parents/guardians during the settling-in period should the transition be difficult. They will phone parents/guardians to reassure them, if necessary.

 

  • Our staff may need to assist parents/guardians through this separation process as an extended goodbye can be distressful for children.

 

  • The ‘settling in’ process has no time limits and may need to be repeated if a child becomes unsettled.

 

  • When children are beginning to settle without their parents/guardians, they should be supported in observing, experimenting and discovering for themselves without any attempt to make them participate in activities.

 

  • Opportunities will be made available for parents/guardians and practitioners to exchange information on the child’s progress at this stage.

 

  • Parents/guardians and their children are encouraged to get to know the key people involved in their child’s life.

 

  • Children who are still clearly distressed having followed the above procedure may need to have their attendance at Sticky Fingers deferred for a trial period.

WE'RE THERE

WHERE YOU

NEED US

Our Door is always open. 

Open Door Policy

It is our policy at Sticky Fingers to offer a bright, warm, welcoming environment.  We understand the importance of consultation and building relationships with our children, parents and staff.

Working with Parents/Guardians 

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At Stickyfingers we: 

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  • Encourage families to share their knowledge of their child with the practitioners and staff reciprocate by sharing the knowledge of the children in general with parents so that there is a mutual growth and understanding in ways that benefit the child.

 

  • Strive to develop positive relationships with families that are based on mutual trust and open communication. Engage in shared decision making.

 

  • Acknowledge families existing strengths and competence as a basis for supporting them in the task of nurturing their child.

 

  • Acknowledge the uniqueness of each family and the significance of its culture, customs, language and beliefs.

 

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect the right of the family to privacy.

 

  • Consider situations from each family’s perspective, especially if differences or tensions arise.

 

  • Assist each family to develop a sense of belonging to the centre’s services, in which their child participates.

 

  • Acknowledge that each family is affected by the community context in which it operates.

About our Payment Schedule



All fees are payable the first of every month. 

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If you wish to discuss fees or a payment schedule please contact us on 045982652 or email us at Stickyfingerschildcarecentre@eircom.net or send us a private message on facebook. 

Sticky Fingers will adopt the following procedures:

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  • Ensure parents views and needs are incorporated, parents rights respected, in regard to all cultural and religious differences.

 

  • Ensure we adhere to respect confidentiality at all times.

 

  • Welcome comments and feedback. Parents are encouraged to follow our complaints/compliments procedure in relation to any issues they may have regarding the services provided.

 

  • Ensure parents/carers are given regular information about their child’s progress through informal and formal feedback –verbal and written.

 

  • Facilitate appointments and meetings.

 

  • Ensure that all parents/carers are informed about meetings and any other activities being organised by Sticky Fingers.

 

  • Ensure all parents/carers are aware of the policies and procedures.

 

  • Encourage parents/carers to contribute their own skills, knowledge and interests through curriculum activities.

 

  • If parents are separated we may contact both parents to discuss a child’s progress.

 

  • We ask that parents let us know if you will be picking up your child early so that we can have the child ready for you and to minimise disrupting the rest of the group.

 

Where English is not the first language of the parent/guardian/carers:

  • Practitioners will make every effort to communicate with the parent/guardian/carers using verbal/non-verbal methods.

 

  • Practitioners will undertake to learn key phrases in the parent/guardian/carers/child’s language.

 

  • Parents/guardian/carers will be invited to become involved in Sticky Fingers and share with staff and children the culture/history of the country of origin.

At Stickyfingers we will: 

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