All Weather Play Policy

Fluid intake

  • Children have free access to drinking water at all times and are encouraged by staff to drink throughout the session.

Wind, Rain and Snow

We want the children to have the opportunity to experience a range of weather from snow and wind to ice and rain. To do this we will ensure that children are safe and have the appropriate clothing.

Clothing

  • Children will only be allowed access to the outdoor area in wet or cold weather with the appropriate clothing:

Clearly NAMED

  • warm, waterproof/rain resistant coat;
  • hat;
  • gloves; and
  • wellington boots.
  • If a child does not have the appropriate clothing, Nursery does have spare outdoor clothes they can wear.
  • Parents/carers are asked to provide spare sets of indoor clothing, so staff can change the children into dry clothes if they get wet and/or muddy. Nursery does have a supply of spare indoor clothing which children can borrow to wear if they do not have a change of clothes. We expect Nursery clothes to be washed, dried and returned as soon as possible.
  • Children are never left in wet clothes.

Risk Assessment

As part of the daily risk assessment staff will ensure that in wet, snowy or icy weather the equipment and surfaces in the garden are safe to use and will adapt their use accordingly. As the day progresses the garden will be regularly reassessed.

This policy was adopted by Ladybird Pre-School Nursery Management Committee on

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