Centre Policies
At Epping North OSHCP we understand the importance of a strong set of policies to help guide our management and staff and to ensure all involved with the centre have the same understanding and expectations about what happens within the service.
Our policies are written to ensure they are consistent with current legislation and practices, easily understandable and a major support to those implementing the policies.
We review our policies biennially or more often, as required, and recognise and appreciate the input of Management, Staff, Parents, Children, and external experts to ensure our policies always reflect best practice guidelines .
Please download a copy of our Centre’s Constitution and our Policies and Procedures manual below.
SECTION A: ADMINISTRATION
- A-1 Hours of Operation
- A-2 Priority of Access
- A-3 Philosophy
- A-4 Enrolment
- A-5 New Children Orientation
- A-6 Fees
- A-7 Bookings
- A-8 Dropping
- A-9 Absent and Missing Children
- A-10 Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations
- A-11 Maintenance of Records
- A-12 Policy Development and Review
- A-13 Participation and Access
- A-14 Complaints
- A-15 Role of Management Committee
- A-16 Financial Management
- A-17 Privacy and Confidentiality
- A-18 National Quality Framework
- A-19 Nominated Supervisor
- A-20 Insurance
- A-21 Determining the Responsible Person Off and Picking Up
- A-22 Code of Conduct: Parents, Guardians, Authorised Collectors and Visitors
SECTION B: FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
- B-1 Facility Management
- B-2 Building Equipment Repairs Maintenance
- B-3 Storage
- B-4 Heating, Ventilation & Lighting
- B-5 Pest Control
- B-6 Indoor Environment
- B-7 Outdoor Environment
SECTION C: STAFF POLICIES
- C-1 Educator Recruitment and Selection
- C-2 Conditions of Employment
- C-3 Staff Orientation and Induction
- C-4 Educator Code of Conduct
- C-5 Professional Development
- C-6 Staff Review and Appraisal
- C-7 Grievance Procedures
- C-8 Disciplinary Action
- C-9 Relief Educators
- C-10 Volunteers Students Visitors
- C-11 Staff Child Ratios
- C-12 Communication
- C-13 Interactions with Children
- C-14 Reportable Conduct
- C-15 Return to Work Policy
SECTION D: HEALTH AND SAFETY
- D-1 Dealing with Medical Conditions
- D-2 Hygiene
- D-3 Food and Nutrition
- D-4 Food Safety and Handling
- D-5 Hazardous Materials
- D-6 Transportation
- D-7 Animals
- D-8 Sun Protection
- D-9 Emergency Procedures
- D-10 First Aid
- D-11 Management of Incident Injury and Trauma
- D-12 Death of a Child or Staff Member
- D-13 Illness and Infectious Diseases
- D-14 Immunisation
- D-15 Allergies
- D-16 Asthma
- D-17 Anaphylaxis
- D-18 Diabetes
- D-19 Nut Free Zone
- D-20 Medication
- D-21 HIV/AIDS/Hep B and C
- D-22 Child Protection-Mandatory Reporting
- D-23 Child Management Behaviour Guidance
- D-24 Exclusion for Unacceptable Behaviour
- D-25 Harrassment Bullying and Violence
- D-26 Security
- D-27 Custody Agreements and Court Orders
- D-28 Worplace Health Safety and Environment
- D-29 Manual Handling
- D-30 Supervision
- D-31 Sleep and rest
- D-32 Covid-19
SECTION E: PROGRAMMING
- E-1 Daily Routines
- E-2 Written Programs
- E-3 Gender Equity and Inclusion
- E-4 Cultural Relevance and Anti-Bias
- E-5 Excursions
- E-6 Movies Videos and Television
- E-7 Water Safety
- E-8 Homework
- E-9 Out of Centre Activities
- E-10 Community Involvement
- E-11 Facebook policy