Biting Behaviour
Biting is quite a common behaviour in young children. In Bumbles we understand that it is a stressful situation for parents. It can be a very sensitive topic, especially when their child has been bitten or has bitten on more than one occasion. After all, no one wants their child to be a “biter” or […]
Medication
PRESCRIBED MEDICATION We can administer medications throughout the day if we have received confirmation inwriting from the child’s parent / carer of the dosage, name of medication, and what themedicine is for. Please note that we CANNOT administer prescribed medications to childrenunless we have seen the label. The label must have the child’s name, expiry […]
Statement of Purpose
Our Vision is to provide excellence in Childcare. Our team at Bumbles aim to provide all children with quality care in a homely, safe and stimulating environment making Bumbles Day Care a place for living, learning and growing up in. Our Values Child Focused – We are child focused and by treating children as individuals they […]
Safeguarding & Child Protection
Principle and statement of intent In Bumbles Day Care the welfare of the children in our care is paramount. We are committed to creating an environment in which children are safe from abuse, and in which any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to. At Bumbles Day Care we have formulated our policy […]
CCTV
Principle & statement of intent Bumbles 1 is securely monitored by a CCTV surveillance system. We currently do not have CCTV at our Bumbles on the Hill, Rosetta Setting, Bumbles by the Park or B in the Park but may install this in the future. Bumbles own the CCTV equipment and it can only be […]
Whistleblowing
PRINCIPLE & STATEMENT OF INTENT Bumbles Day Care is committed to providing a professional and quality service to safeguard children placed in our care. Our dedicated staff team recognise that they are in a relationship of trust with the children in our care and are committed to abiding by Bumbles policies, procedures and guidelines which […]
Video and photography
Principle and statement of intent This policy has been formed following the guidelines and principles in the: Our Duty to Care (ODTC) – Principles of Good Practice for the protection of children and young people published by Volunteer Now, fifth edition 2009, updated April 2011 (supported by DHSSPS) Department of Health & Social Services NI […]
Transport
Principle and statement of intent At Bumbles Day Care a transport service is offered which enables children to be left to and collected from school. In addition, we offer a holiday programme and organise outings in the local area and also to places of interest which involves using our own, and other forms of transport. […]
Sleep and rest
Principle and statement of intent This policy has been formed following the guidelines and principles in the: At Bumbles Day Care we recognise that sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and helps each child achieve their full potential as it directly impacts on their mental and physical development. We aim to ensure […]
Settling in
Principle and statement of intent This policy has been formed following the guidelines and principles in the: The Children (NI) Order 1995 – This specifies that the welfare of the child is paramount. The role and the responsibility of parents to care for their children is emphasised. Department of Health & Social Services NI – […]
Security
Principle and statement of intent Bumbles Day Care has a commitment to the children, families, staff and volunteers who are in our care/involved in our setting to ensure that safety is of utmost priority. Policy The setting has implemented this policy to ensure management and staff have the appropriate authority to exercise powers and carry […]
Record management
Principle and statement of intent In accordance with guidelines supplied by the DHSPSSNI, Bumbles Day Care adopts the following schedule in the keeping and disposal of all records. Please find below a general guideline to many of the different records that Bumbles Day Care is required to keep. The left column outlines circumstance and the right column refers to […]
Partnership with parents and carers
Principle and statement of intent The principle behind our Partnership with Parents and Carers Policy is taken from the Policy for Early Years Provision in NI (1994) which states that: “Parents are the first educators of their children and should be involved at all stages in their education and development”. At Bumbles Day Care, we […]
Outings and community
Principle and statement of intent At Bumbles Day Care, to encourage learning, with parental permission, we try as often as we can to take the children out of the day care environment. Trips to the park, library and shops give them extra knowledge and help to develop their five senses as well as a sense […]
Outdoor play
Principle and statement of intent At Bumbles Day Care we believe outdoor play is an integral part of the curriculum. Outdoor play is essential for all aspects of a child’s development. It can provide children with experiences which enable them to develop intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. In doing so it provides a rich context […]
Observation, record keeping and assessment
Principle and statement of intent At Bumbles Day Care we aim to offer a learning programme that uses planned play activities that allow children to grow and to develop the skills they will need to become confident and independent, and to reach their full potential. In forming this policy we follow the guidelines and principles […]