Policy Evaluation is an important stage of Bentleigh West Kindergarten’s policy development process.
It enables BWK to review the effects of a policy and identify new issues for consideration. A date for a formal review is set either annually or bi-annually and documented in the policy. This effectively starts the policy cycle again and ensures that it is continually moving. A copy of BWK’s most recent policies can be found published on our website or hard copies can be found in the kindergarten foyer.
Bentleigh West Kindergarten Inc. encourages a collaboration with families when reviewing of policies. Please feel free to provide input or contribute your time to aid in the review process of a particular policy, currently under review.
2021 Policy review update
February 2021
Anaphylaxis Policy - Approved FEB 2021
Sunsmart Policy - Approved FEB 2021
Nutrition and Active Play Policy – Approved FEB 2021
March 2021
Fees Policy - Approved MARCH 2021
April 2021
Occupational Health and Safety Policy - Annual check only
Curriculum Development – Approved APRIL 2021
Food Safety Policy – Approved APRIL 2021
Privacy and Confidentiality Policy – Approved APRIL 2021
May 2021
Administration of First Aid Policy – Approved MAY 2021
Administration of Medication Policy – Approved MAY 2021
Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy – Annual check only
Information and Communication Technology Policy – Annual check only
3YO Enrolment Policy – Approved MAY 2021
Staff Wellbeing Policy - Approved MAY 2021
June 2021
Emergency and Evacuation Policy – Approved JUNE 2021
Staffing Policy – Annual check only
4YO Enrolment Policy – Approved JUNE 2021
Supervision of Children Policy – Approved JUNE 2021
July 2021
Asthma Policy – Currently being reviewed
Code of Conduct – Currently being reviewed
Excursions & Service Events – Currently being reviewed
Environmental Sustainability – Currently being reviewed
Road Safety and Safe Transport – Currently being reviewed
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy – Annual check only
Governance and Management of the Service – Annual check only
Relaxation and Sleep – Annual check only
August 2020
Hygiene Policy – Approved AUG 2020
Interactions with Children – Approved AUG 2020
Dealing with Infectious Diseases– Approved AUG 2020
Delivery and Collection of Children- Approved AUG 2020
Water Safety - Annual check only
September 2020
Code of Conduct – Approved SEPT 2020
October 2020
Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness – Approved OCT 2020
Complaints and Grievances - Approved OCT 2020
Child Safe Environment – Approved OCT 2020
Inclusion and Equity - Annual check only
November 2020
AGM only Tuesday 10th November 2020
December 2020
Diabetes – Approved DEC 2020
Epilepsy - Approved DEC 2020
Determining Responsible Person - Approved DEC 2020
Social Media - Approved DEC 2020
If you have any questions relating to any of these policies,
please email vicepresident@bentleighwestkinder.org.au
OUR SERVICE POLICIES
Bentleigh West Kindergarten Inc Philosophy
3YO Group Enrolment and Orientation Policy 2021
4YO Group Enrolment and Orientation Policy 2021
Administration of First Aid Policy 2021
Administration of Medication 2021
Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy 2020
Anaphylaxis Policy 2021
Asthma Policy 2020
Child Safe Environment 2020
Code of Conduct 2020
Complaints and Grievances 2020
Curriculum Development Policy 2021
Dealing with Infectious Diseases 2020
Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy 2020
Delivery and Collection of Children 2020
Determining a Responsible Person Policy 2020
Emergency and Evacuation Policy 2021
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Epilepsy Policy 2020
Excursions and Centre Events
Fees Policy 2021
Food Safety Policy 2021
Governance and Management of the Kindergarten 2020
Hygiene 2020
Inclusion and Equity
Incident, Injury and Illness Policy 2020
Information Technology 2020
Interactions with Children Policy 2020
Nutrition and Active Play 2021
Occupational Health and Safety 2020
Privacy & Confidentiality Policy 2021
Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy 2020
Relaxation and Sleep Policy 2020
Staffing Policy 2020
Social Media 2020
Supervision of Children Policy 2021
Bentleigh West Kindergarten: Statement of commitment to child safety
Our Kindergarten is committed to child safety.
We want children to be safe, happy and empowered, and for their voices to be heard about decisions that affect their lives.
We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
Our Kindergarten has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.
We have legal and moral obligations to report allegations, safety and wellbeing concerns to authorities, which we follow rigorously.
Our Kindergarten is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
We are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks. We aim to ensure every person involved in our Kindergarten understands the important and specific role they play, individually and collectively, to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all children is at the forefront of our care and decision-making.
We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of abuse, phone 000.
Our Policy Development Process
Bentleigh West Kindergarten’s Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly in order to meet changing needs and comply with legislation. While the National Regulations and the NQS do not specify how often this should occur, BWK has developed a Policy Review Table to provide guidance with timelines. This can be found in the blue folder in the foyer of the Kindergarten, on the parent noticeboard and published on the website. Please note these dates are subject to change.
Bentleigh West Kindergarten aims to have all policies up to date with current research and contemporary views on best practice and support a shared understanding of a service’s practices (NQS Element 7.1.2).
Critical reflection on the effectiveness of current daily and professional practices can assist in determining how current practices might need to be changed, further developed or improved.
As part of our self-assessment process, Bentleigh West Kindergarten must reflect on practice, policies and procedures against all seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard and related regulations prior to developing a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). You can find more information here www.acecqa.gov.au.
As part of our self-assessment process, Bentleigh West Kindergarten must reflect on practice, policies and procedures against all seven Quality Areas of the National Quality Standard and related regulations prior to developing a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). You can find more information here www.acecqa.gov.au.
This self-assessment process may identify additional policies for review or development to support current practices and plans to improve quality. Questions to consider include:
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what regulatory and legislative requirements need to be covered
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has an incident occurred, or has a concern, complaint or issue been raised, that has prompted the need for a policy or the review of a policy
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is the current practice fair, equitable and effective
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have changing circumstances impacted on current policies e.g. has the organisation moved, increased or decreased in size
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has there been a change to the service’s model of service delivery or philosophy
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is there new legislation, regulation, awards, codes of practice and/or guidelines that will impact on policy, for example the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011
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have there been any changes to policy requirements in quality evaluation and improvement systems, such as the new National Quality Standard, and assessment and rating process, or any changes to funding guidelines
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what other policies are required for efficient and effective operation?
Policies currently under review
Questions for discussion/consideration about policies currently under review will include:
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does the existing policy meet current legislative and regulatory guidelines
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when was the policy last evaluated/reviewed
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how will any changes impact on children, families, educators, staff and management
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what are the advantages and/or disadvantages of the existing policy
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does the current policy reflect the: o service’s philosophy, and any amendments
o long-term goals
o operational processes and procedures
o workplace protocols
o work practices
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does this policy reflect best practice
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what procedures are in place to support the implementation of the policy?
This process of research and analysis will identify components for inclusion in a new policy or those that require amendment in an existing policies.
(Sourced from https://elaa.org.au/)