thumperrabbit Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 We have been asked to have a 2nd year NVQ student at pre-school. This is the 1st time we have had a student that wasn't first a member of staff. So what do I need to think about..... Induction Mentor What else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlettangel Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Expectations of the college ie what will she have to do when with you Get out clause! Who to speak to if the student is actually more like 6 extra children than a plus to have around. We really have had some students who think nursery is the easy life!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Confidentiality.........not sure what sort of setting you are in thumper - but that's often a real issue for me as we are a small village........ I insist that they 'hand in' their mobile 'phone to me...... Completely agree that you need a 'get out' clause....... Will keep thinking! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 your induction should include fire/first aid/equality/diversity/confidentiality and inclusion. You need to set out your expectations of them/what they should wear (and not wear!) and what are their expectations of you! Depending on age you may also need to do a seperate risk assessment Are you CRB ing them? if not then they must be supervised at all times (i would always do this anyway!!) You may want to restrict them from doing any toileting/intimate care or you may want to keep this supervised. Mobile phone and camera policy Where they will keep their personal belongings Smoking? Eating hours of work etc contact details for them for you and vica versa Does your insurance cover them They will need to tell parents who they are and why they are there and you may need to do a seperate permission for them to do obs....if your stuff doesn't cover it! I give them a copy of my policies if they are going to be with me for a while. Try to set up some time at the end of the first week to review how things are going and repeat your expectations (you may want to give them a job description. I tend to leave them to just 'play' for a couple of days so that they can get to know the childrens names before i give them any tasks. That way i can see how they operate. Have fun...encourage dialogue and listen to them...they may have up to date info you have not heard of!! We have has loads of students all the time...i love having them but some are better than others. Some of my less intelligent ones have been fantastic with the children but i wouldn't employ them!!! always intersting!! oh and find out what their interests are too ...they may play an instrument or have connections!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 They need to be aware of your policies and your safeguarding controls. Emergency evacuation, safe lifting and general health and safety. Whether she can speak to parents and what she can and cannot say to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Facebook!!! your policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 All of the above - not just facebook but any social media and also as they are students you need to consider their break times as they are different to older staff/volunteers/students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Excellent advice already - enjoy! I used to really like having students when I ran a pre-school. If you treat them right from the outset, show them you are taking them seriously (a 'programme' for their time with you they can take home/show tutor/keep is a nice touch, I think) they will often rise magnificently to the challenge....if not - invoke the get-out clause!!! It wasn't my decision when I moved to Daycare, and I understood why they stopped offering placements when I experienced a diabolical one!!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'd include appropriate language as part of your induction too. We had a work experience student (so I guess younger than yours) a while ago who was calling the children things that we weren't impressed to hear! She was doing it affectionately in a teasing sort of way and it wasn't exactly swearing but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperrabbit Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 thank you so much everyone, I've a lot to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Not sure if it has already been said as my phone is being very slow at opening posts but in addition to the above, we have also devised a student task list as some students-especially short term ones sometimes don't come with set things which they have to complete! The checklist includes things such as sitting at the snack table, reading a group story, running a small group game, setting up for lunch/setting up the garden etc etc, just little things which will enhance their experience! Especially helpful if you get a student who just wants to sit down all day or doesn't necessarily use the initiative to begin activities etc but also nice for the really enthusiastic students to take on new challenges. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAR Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Facebook!!! your policy. 100% agree. Twitter to. Working with children and having a social networking account are not compatible imo. (Being a member of a nice forum excepted! ) Edited January 27, 2013 by ChrisAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Seeing this post again reminded me that as well as having an appropriate dress code it is useful to remind them about appropriate clothing and protection in respect of the weather e.g,, warm suitable clothing for outdoor play in all weathers and sun protection if they are going to be with you when the summer months come (hopefully bringing the prospect of some sunshine B) ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Seeing this post again reminded me that ....... They eat all the biscuits! :) Xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 name='louby loo' timestamp='1359280951' post='346662']They eat all the biscuits! :) Xx [/u] (you obviously need our student who is gluten intolerant!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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