Wildflowers Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Visitors are not allowed to use their mobile phone whilst in the setting, but I would feel awkward about asking a prospective parent not to take a call from e.g. the child minder who is looking after the child.
Upsy Daisy Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) Why not look at this issue using a risk assessment?What are you concerned may happen if someone takes a call while on your premises? How could harm come to the children in your care through such an event? How high is the risk? How serious is the potential harm? Edited November 1, 2014 by Upsy Daisy
Wildflowers Posted November 1, 2014 Author Posted November 1, 2014 I read in a report that a setting was not considered safe for that reason and started worrying... The risk is that the visitor who takes a call will use her phone to take photos. As visitors are supervised I judge the risk as very low. Thanks!
Mouseketeer Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 I would think it depends on what you policy says regarding mobile phones in the setting and follow that, I'd be politely asking them to take/return the call in a private area...and think that the prospective parent would respect that and be pleased that you don't allow people to use mobiles in proximity to children.....regardless of how minimal the risk may be. 1
Fredbear Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 On visitors arrival and signing in, I politely say about our fire bell procedure and no use of mobile phones or photographs in the room. I also tell them where the loo is if they need it. I think visitors are happy to see you are vigilant. 3
Wildflowers Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 It's nicer to ask beforehand than to correct - as with the children! 1
Foreveryoung Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Over a year ago now we had our inspection and it was pulled up by the inspector that we did not have a no mobile phone sign up and the parent they interviewed did not know you couldn't use your phone. We did have a policy and we didn't see it as a big thing for us as it very rarley happened, but staff would politely ask the person to take the call in the foyer of it did but as I say very rarley needed. Due to it not being openly known and visualised to parents it was put in our report, within 24hrs sign up, write up sent out to parents within a week - we got a nice report though.
Mouseketeer Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 We do have signs up....but not sure that most parents would say they've seen them, and most definately wouldn't have read it in the policies
sunnyday Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Over a year ago now we had our inspection and it was pulled up by the inspector that we did not have a no mobile phone sign up and the parent they interviewed did not know you couldn't use your phone. We did have a policy and we didn't see it as a big thing for us as it very rarley happened, but staff would politely ask the person to take the call in the foyer of it did but as I say very rarley needed. Due to it not being openly known and visualised to parents it was put in our report, within 24hrs sign up, write up sent out to parents within a week - we got a nice report though. Crikey! i don't have a sign either - where will I find one :blink: do I need one has everyone else got one? Thanks for sharing Rochelle :1b 1
finleysmaid Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 i dont have one either but have been debating it for a while...i suspect clip art may have one just going to look...there were certainly plenty on google images 1
sunnyday Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 i dont have one either but have been debating it for a while...i suspect clip art may have one just going to look...there were certainly plenty on google images Thank you - not really convinced that I need this - but probably will 'just play the game' - sometimes easier in the long run :rolleyes:
finleysmaid Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 heres a quick mock up!!!Please do not use your mobile phones whilst in the.docx 1
Foreveryoung Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Just knock one up as said off google, for sake of an A4 sign it's not worth not doing it! I noticed after my kids school inspection mobile free zone signs went up on their nursery doors too! not only do we provide a communication visual friendly setting for children we have to have visuals for adults too ha ha ha
Wildflowers Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) A smartphone version: No Phone Sign.docx Edited November 2, 2014 by Wildflowers
Guest Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Super signs - hadn't thought of it before, but will be really useful during parent assemblies (some chose to use this as a communication time) and maybe will remind a few staff too!!
Running Bunny Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 We have it in our policy that staff, volunteers and visitors are requested to put their mobile phones in their bags and they are placed in the store cupboard/cloakroom. However, if they are expecting a call (so, if like in the original post, there might be a childminder looking after a child) they can place it on the windowsill so it can be heard. They are then requested to take the call in the entrance vestibule or the kitchen, away from the children. Hadn't thought of having a sign up though....
Wildflowers Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 I've made a combined sign: No phone-smoking-dogs sign.docx
louby loo Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Smoking dogs ???? :lol: Re dogs- I had one very upset mum last term when I told her she could not leave her dog in the care of a staff member whilst she collected her child. 1
Wildflowers Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 I had some fun when searching for 'no' signs. The reason why we can't allow dogs even on a lead is that a one barked at a child who started crying. Dogs are a bit of a worry when we are out and about as some children are frightened of them after bad experiences. (Starting a topic within a topic... sorry!).
lashes2508 Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 We have a sign and have for ages as despite policy and reminders some parents failed to get it. We emphasis the importance of talking to your child when dropping off and collecting as well as the obvious safeguarding, on our signing in book we have a tick list for mobile phoned switched off as we request this too.
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