ELC Policies

In Cawdor Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) we have key policies in place to support the development, learning, wellbeing and safety of our children, families, staff and partners. We have an annual review calendar for our policies. You can access our policies below:

ELC – Policy Review Overview – March 2025 – February 2026

Accident/ Incident – last reviewed March 2025

Additional Support for Learning – last reviewed August 2025

Animals in ELC – last reviewed March 2025

Comments and Complaints – last reviewed June 2025

Confidentiality – last reviewed April 2025

Educated Out-with Peer Group – last reviewed December 2025

Family Engagement – last reviewed May 2025

Infection Prevention and Control Guidance – last reviewed September 2025 (full guidance)

Intimate Care – last reviewed October 2025 also see Care Inspectorate Nappy Changing Guidance

Medication Procedure – last reviewed May 2025 (also see Highland Council Administration of Medication, Care Inspectorate guidance and Scottish Government guidance)

Mobile Devices – last reviewed December 2025

No Smoking – last reviewed February 2025

Promoting Positive Behaviour – last reviewed January 2025

Risk Assessment (annual) – last reviewed December 2025 (and Infection, Prevention and Control Risk Assessment)

Safeguarding – last reviewed November 2025 (and Child Protection Specific Policy)

Snack and Mealtimes – last reviewed July 2025 (and Highland Council Snack and Mealtimes policy and Special Diets policy)

Settling-in – last reviewed June 2025

Transition – last reviewed February 2025

Volunteering – last reviewed November 2025