Early Education Policies

Early Education Policies

 

Governance and Operations

Admissions Policy

This policy sets out the appropriate standards for a fair admissions system that provides equal opportunities for all children.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Child Attendance

This policy sets out a clear framework for Early Education Institution (EEI) attendance planning and operations. It standardizes attendance rules and regulations and sets clear expectations for all stakeholders

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Child Pick-up Authority Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for the identification of designated persons authorized to pick up a child from the Early Education Institution (EEI) in the parents’ absence and to handle challenging or exceptional circumstances related to the pick-up of children from EEI. It standardizes the approach to child pick-up.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Complaints policy

This policy sets out the procedures for both making and dealing with complaints about any aspect of the Early Education Institution’s service (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Fees policy

This policy ensures that Early Education Institutions (EEIs) adhere to proper financial planning practices, promoting financial stability and accountability.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Quality Assurance and compliance Policy

This policy establishes essential guidelines for Early Education Institutions (EEIs) to ensure high standards of quality.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Staffing Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for the governance, management, and recruitment of competent staff. It standardizes the requirements and approach to human resources matters across Early Education Institutions (EEIs) and sets clear expectations among all stakeholders.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

This policy sets out the approach, philosophy, and procedures for protecting children from all kinds of maltreatment and harm while under the supervision of Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Duty of Care Policy

This policy sets out appropriate standards of day-to-day duty of care practices that protect and safeguard children and provide them with appropriate learning experiences.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Emergency Management Policy

This policy outlines the procedures for effectively responding to and managing emergencies at Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Food and Nutrition Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for the provision of food and nutrition to children at Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Incident Management Policy

This policy establishes a framework of explicit and uniform guidelines to effectively manage incidents within Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Infection Prevention and Control Policy

This policy establishes effective measures for managing illness and preventing the spread of infections within Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Medication Administration Policy

This policy establishes standards and procedures for the safe and appropriate administration and storage of medication in Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Personal Care Policy

This policy sets out the appropriate standards of intimate and personal care children require.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Risk Management Policy

This policy is designed to ensure a safe and secure environment for all individuals, including children and adults, within Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Safe Sleep Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of a safe sleep environment for infants and young children.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Surveillance Policy

This policy sets a clear framework for using surveillance systems and processing personal data at Early Education Institutions (EEIs) in line with existing legislation and regulations set by the UAE Monitoring and Control Center (MCC).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Transportation Policy

This policy sets out guidelines and procedures for the safe transportation management of children to and from Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Learning Program and Practice

Behavior Management Policy

This policy sets out the approach, philosophy, and procedures for the behavior management of children while under the supervision of Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Child Supervision Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for providing essential and effective supervision practices and creating safe environments for the children cared for by Early Education Institutions (EEI).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Inclusion Policy

This policy establishes a framework for the implementation of inclusive education, ensuring that children with additional learning needs receive equitable and quality education.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Learning and Development Policy

This policy establishes a comprehensive framework for the learning and development of children within Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Observations and Assessment Policy

This policy establishes the fundamental principles for conducting observations and assessments of children in Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Parent Engagement and Communication Policy

This policy sets out a clear parent engagement and communication framework for Early Education Institutions (EEIs).

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Physical Environment Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for creating an optimal and safe learning environment for children and young people across Early Education Institutions (EEIs) to thrive.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Settling-in Policy

This policy sets out a clear framework for planning and managing the sensitive settling-in process of infants and children and their requirements.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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