Policies
Hillview Nursery School has a full range of policies and procedures in place. Please click on the link to download and read them in full. If you want a paper copy of any policy on our website please ask in the office. We will not charge you for this.​
Safeguarding & Child Protection
The Child Protection Policy sets out how we discharge our statutory responsibilities. It forms part of a suite of policies and procedures developed and operated by the school with a view to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children in the broadest meaning, namely protecting children from maltreatment, preventing impairment of health and/or development, ensuring that children grow up in the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best life chances.
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the CHILD PROTECTION POLICY.
Click here to download a pdf copy of the ANNEX to Child Protection Policy - COVID-19
Click here to download a pdf copy of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
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Attendance Policy
There are many positive benefits to be gained from regular attendance at nursery. This includes not only coming to every session but also being there on time. Good attendance and punctuality are important for all children.
​Click here to download a pdf copy of the Attendance Policy.
Behaviour Policy
The ethos at Hillview Nursery School is to respect and value each child and their family as individuals. All the children are encouraged to learn through play in groups and individual activities. Within the Nursery School environment we have clear boundaries and expectations for all the children to work towards. Our behaviour policy is based on respecting the children’s individuality. When dealing with children’s behaviour we take into consideration the behavioural differences that come from cultural and religious backgrounds and the different learning styles and behaviour of boys and girls.
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the BEHAVIOUR POLICY
British Values
We are an inclusive setting and our ethos and curriculum enables children to be independent learners, to make choices and to build strong relationships with their peers and all adults. Our setting believes that children flourish best when their personal,
social and emotional needs are met and where there are clear and developmentally appropriate expectations for their behaviour. We would challenge pupils, staff or parents who expressed opinions contrary to fundamental British values
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the BRITISH VALUES POLICY
Charging & Remission Policy
Hillview Nursery School believes that all our pupils should have an equal opportunity to benefit from school activities and visits (curricular and extra curricular) independent of their parents’ financial means. This charging and remissions policy describes how we will do our best to ensure a wide range of visits and activities is offered and, at the same time, try to minimise the financial barriers which may prevent some pupils taking full advantage of the opportunities.
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​​Click here to download a pdf copy of the CHARGING & REMISSION POLICY
Complaints Policy
Hillview Nursery School believes that all our pupils should have an equal opportunity to benefit from school activities and visits (curricular and extra curricular) independent of their parents’ financial means. This charging and remissions policy describes how we will do our best to ensure a wide range of visits and activities is offered and, at the same time, try to minimise the financial barriers which may prevent some pupils taking full advantage of the opportunities.
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​​Click here to download a pdf copy of the CHARGING & REMISSION POLICY
Code of Conduct
Terms of Reference - Click here to download a pdf copy of the Terms of Reference document
Equality & Diversity Policy
Hillview Nursery School is a welcoming school where everyone is valued highly and where tolerance, honesty, co-operation and mutual respect for others are fostered. We are committed to the development of the whole person within a supportive, secure and creative environment. A broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum provides equal opportunity for all pupils to maximise their potential, regardless of race, disability, gender, gender reassignment, age, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, religion, belief and sexual orientation. We endeavour to promote positive relationships with parents, governors and members of the wider community.
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the EQUALITY & DIVERSITY POLICY
Equality Objective
​Click here to download a pdf copy of the EQUALITY OBJECTIVE
Health & Safety Policy
​The purpose of this policy is to acknowledge the school’s legal responsibilities and to explain the objectives of the school for the health and safety of its staff, pupils and visitors and to specify the arrangements for ensuring these objectives are met.
Click here to download a pdf copy of the Health & Safety Policy
SEND Policy
All children are treated as individuals. The teacher and staff plan an appropriate differentiated curriculum to ensure high quality teaching and learning with effective support and resources. Pupils are assessed using entry assessments, observations, well-being and involvement levels and EYFS profiles. Where a child appears not to be making progress either generally or in a specific aspect of learning, the teacher will take steps to provide different opportunities or alternative approaches to be used.
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the SEND POLICY
SELF Evaluation
​Click here to download a pdf copy of the SEF Evaluation
SEND Information Report
Hillview Nursery is a fully inclusive school who ensures that all pupils achieve their potential personally, socially, emotionally and academically in all areas of the curriculum (regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, sexual identity, physical ability or educational needs).
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the SEND OFFER
School Improvement Plan
Click here to download a pdf copy of the latest SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2023-24
School Vision
Click here to download a pdf copy of the NURSERY SCHOOL VISION
Staff Wellbeing Statement
Click here to download a pdf copy of our Staff Wellbeing Statement
Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions
Local Authorities and schools have a responsibility for the health and safety of pupils in their care. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 makes employers responsible for the health and safety of employees and anyone else on the premises. In the case of pupils with special medical needs, the responsibility of the employer is to make sure that safety measures cover the needs of all pupils at the school.
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​Click here to download a pdf copy of the SUPPORTING PUPILS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS POLICY
Safer Recruitment
Click here to download a pdf copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy
Volunteer Policy
We aim to ensure that students and volunteers feel contained and supported throughout the process as this learning experience will develop their life skills for work.
Click here to download a pdf copy of our Volunteer Policy