Promoting health and hygiene

 

1.18 No-smoking

 

Policy statement

 

We comply with health and safety regulations and the Welfare Requirements of the EYFS in making our setting a no-smoking environment – both indoor and outdoor.

 

EYFS key themes and commitments

 

A Unique Child

Positive Relationships

Enabling Environments

Learning and Development

1.4 Health and well-being

2.1 Respecting each other

3.2 Supporting every child

 

 

Procedures

 

  • All staff, parents and volunteers are made aware of our no-smoking policy.

  • We display no-smoking signs.

  • The no-smoking policy is stated in our information brochure for parents.

  • We actively encourage no-smoking by having information for parents and staff about where to get help to stop smoking if they are seeking this information.

  • Staff who smoke do not do so during working hours. Unless on a break and off the premises.

  • Staff who smoke during their break make every effort to reduce the effect of the odour and lingering effects of passive smoking for children and colleagues.

 

 

 

 

Legal framework

 

  • The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006
    www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2006/20063368.htm

  • The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2007
    www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/20070923.htm