Volunteer / Visitors Policy

On occasion volunteers and/or visitors may come into Whytebeams. The individual skills and experiences that they can offer are welcomed and valued by both staff and children. Volunteers and/or visitors are not included in the staff to child ratio. Visitors will only be permitted with a legitimate purpose and should be booked in, if not known to the setting staff by emailing or calling us. 95 WHYTEBEAMS NURSERY Regular long term volunteers over the age of 17 may be included in the ratio if the manager deems them competent and responsible and they also have a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate. Visitors we regularly have include prospective parents, members of the police, fire fighters, health professionals, the Early Years Team local authority team, Ofsted and assessors. Volunteers and/or visitors must individually register in the visitors’ book on arrival and departure and show ID if applicable. should read and follow the visitors guidelines on the front of the visitors' book. will be made to feel welcome so that they may feel comfortable and part of the setting. will not be left unsupervised with children at any time. Should not pick up or touch children other than their own Supervise any children of their own on setting visit including siblings will be entered on the register or in the visitor’s book in the case of an emergency evacuation they can be accounted for. Where appropriate or asked they should: Read and adhere to the guidelines for volunteers/visitors, our behaviour code and agreements. Complete and sign an agreement form with regards to confidentiality, suitability and declare any convictions where applicable. Disclose any reason why they might be unsuitable to work with children. Be alert to safeguarding and to report any concerns or comments of concern by a child to the designated safeguarding lead or deputy.