STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS

Students and Volunteers in Nursery Class

Aim of policy

To support the training of Early Years Workers and Teachers and to provide opportunities for volunteers to work in a nursery environment.
Audience for policy

Nursery staff, Students and Volunteers
Relationship to Curriculum

all areas of curriculum
Review Date

May 2016

1 Students St Kenneth’s Nursery works in partnership with colleges, universities and secondary schools to provide training and work experience placements for students and senior pupils.
2 Staff will share their knowledge, experience and good practice to enable students to fulfill their remit in Nursery.
3 At the start of their placement, students are given a guidance leaflet and key policies are outlined by the Nursery Teacher/Team Leader at an Induction Meeting.
4 Student Early Years Workers and Teachers will have regular meetings with a designated member of staff. Written feedback is provided at the end of placements.
5 Volunteers Parent/carer Helpers and adult volunteers who help in the Nursery on a regular basis must have an up to date Disclosure Scotland Certificate and a list of volunteers and a timetable must be given to the Head Teacher. The Nursery Teacher will meet with volunteers before they start to explain their role and the need for confidentiality.
6 Parent/carer Helpers and adult volunteers are encouraged to assist with a wide variety of leaning experiences. They must be supervised by a member of staff who is responsible for the safety, care and welfare of the children at all times.