Health & Infectious Disease Policy
Precautions should be taken when caring for a group of children to prevent spreading infection, e.g. hot water, hand wash, sanitizer and paper towels always available. Children are encouraged to wash their hands under supervision after visiting the toilet, before eating, and after playing outside.
Practices Prohibited
Corporal or physical punishment. Any practices that are disrespectful, exploitative, intimidating, emotionally or physically
Settling in
We would like parents to stay with children for an agreed period of time to ensure that the children become familiar with their new environment and get to know each other and the staff.
Behaviour Management
We believe exhibitions of challenging behavior are natural at certain ages and stages of development, and children need to be supported through this behavior. It is important to involve parents/guardians/staff and if possible children, this will assist in ensuring co-operation in implementing this policy.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome all children regardless of race or creed and provide a caring and professional service to all children. We believe children from all backgrounds can come to value and celebrate comparisons between their own lives and those of children from other cultures and backgrounds
Toilet Training
i. Potty/Toilet training is a very important milestone for each and every child.. Potty training is a shared job and it is important that your child gets the same messages at home and at playschool. Communication is the key: Make sure that the staffs know what you are doing at home and vice versa
Healthy Eating Policy
i. Please send in a small snack with your child for break. All food supplied by parents should be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the child. ii. Children will not be allowed sweets, crisps, fizzy drinks or chewing gum under any circumstances..
Absence/Sickness
If the child is absent, it is important to contact the school either by letter or telephone well in advance.Please do not send your child into Pre-School if they are unwell.
Accident/Sickness
A staff member with first aid will attend to a child when a child has an incident that results in harm or injury and necessitate First Aid.If your child becomes ill during the session you will be contacted to collect them
Comments & Complaints
If you have any concerns or queries about any aspect of your child’s schooling kindly speak to the class teacher. Should the class teacher be unable to resolve the concern, then this will be progressed within 5 days to the Center Head unless a satisfactory outcome is achieved.
What to wear
Kindly dress him/her in easily washable dresses which allow easy movement.Please choose clothes with simple fastenings to make the toilet usage as easy and as independent as possible. Also, please bring in a bag containing spare set of clothes for your child as well nappies, nappy bags and wipes if they are needed.We will provide you with school T-shirt which has to be worn every Friday and in field trips and annual sports meet
Transport
Kayo International School is proud of an efficient transport system for kids to commute to and from their place.While commuting a teacher and a maid would always be present in the car along with the driver.If you have opted for transport, be ready at the pickup/ drop points, 5 minutes before the informed timings. This will help in maintaining the transport schedule accurate..
Rest Areas
Within both the nursery and the preschool there are quiet carpeted rest areas with soft cushions where children can go if they wish to rest and relax at any time of the day.
Security
We have equipped Kayo International with various kinds of modern and latest facilities. High end safety and security systems have been installed such as 24 hours of CCTV surveillance. To keep a track of all the visitors, we have a logbook, to be signed by everyone who enters the school premises.
General Policies
Always send the School bag with the tag. Write the name of the children and stick a passport size photo in the tag. Id card is mandatory. Fill the details of the child in the card and paste a photo of them in it. Sipper water bottles are advisable for children who are not able to drink water by themselves. Change the Handkerchief or Napkin at regular intervals.
Children Collection policy
Please ensure that you collect your child on time, late collection can be very upsetting for some children.