Policy Statement
This policy is in place to protect all children, employees, parents/carers and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke and to assist compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework (EYFS) 3.29 ‘providers must not allow smoking in or on the premises when children are present or about to be present. Practitioners should not vape or use e-cigarettes when children are present or about to be present’
Ladybird Pre-School Nursery operates a strict no smoking and vaping policy within both the Nursery building and its outdoor areas. This policy applies to all employees, students, volunteers, parents/carers, visitors and contractors.
Procedures
- Appropriate ‘no smoking’ signs will be clearly displayed at the entrance to and within the Nursery premises.
- Staff accompanying children outside the Nursery are not permitted to smoke or vape. We also request that parents/carers accompanying children on Nursery outings refrain from smoking or vaping whilst caring for the children.
- Staff must not smoke whilst wearing Nursery uniform as it is essential that they are a positive role model to children and promote a healthy lifestyle.
- New members of staff, students and volunteers will be made aware of the no smoking and vaping policy on their induction.
- If a member of staff does not comply with this no smoking and vaping policy disciplinary procedures will be followed. Those who do not comply with the smoke free law may also be liable to a fixed penalty fine and possible criminal prosecution.
Legislation and guidance
- Early years foundation stage statutory framework (EYFS) September 2026
- Public health advice- Smoking and tobacco: Applying All Our Health
- Health and Care Act 2022
