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pears
15-09-2011, 06:15 AM
Does anyone have a policy on parents picking up children under the influence of alcohol?it was mentioned as one to have at my inspection yesterday.
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miffy
15-09-2011, 06:45 AM
Oh for goodness sake - no I don't but common sense would tell you that you wouldn't release a child to a drunken adult.
Miffy xx
Yes we do, we ask that parents consider making alternative arrangments for their children to be collected if they have been drinking.
Common sense isnt common to everyone
sarah707
15-09-2011, 07:00 AM
According to Cheshire East it is something which should be included on the safeguarding / child protection policy.
Just add a few lines saying that if the person who comes to collect the child appears to be under the influence you will put the needs of the child first and continue caring for them until someone else is able to collect.
There is a fine line between hanging onto the child because you want to be sure s/he is safe and refusing to allow them to leave which is a criminal offence so you need to be clear with your wording that you are prioritising the child's safety.
Hth :D
Toothfairy
15-09-2011, 07:05 AM
This is what I have in my P&P's folder.
very simular to our policy weve removed that drugs and alchol are readily avaiable to young children as we dont have children over 5. Wouldnt want to scare parents that their 2 yr olds are often going to face this situation.
NicoleW
21-09-2011, 07:34 PM
Why can't I get attachment? :S
Kiddleywinks
21-09-2011, 07:58 PM
Mine's in with my safeguarding/child protection rather than a separate policy
Mine says very much the same