Policies

C&K policies and procedures reflect current best practice, recommended guidelines and the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.

C&K policies and procedures are developed and reviewed through a consultative process with input from families, educators and relevant agencies including government departments.

Families are encouraged to approach their centre Director if they have a policy question. Alternatively, please contact:

During and throughout enrolment, C&K will provide families with information on how, when and what fees are applicable.

• Fee Policy - Sessional Kindergarten Programs
• Fee Policy - Long Day Care, Limited Hours Care and CCS Programs
• Centrepay Application Form

• Termination of Enrolment Form

C&K has a number of procedures that support children's health, safety and wellbeing, including:

Health

• Nutrition and Food Safety Procedure
• Colour Plate Protocol
• Exclusion due to Illness
• Administering of First Aid Procedure
• Administration of Medication Procedure
• Medical Conditions Procedure
  • Medical Management Plan Form
  • Medical Conditions Infographic for families
• Asthma Guide
  • Asthma Action Plan Form
• Anaphylaxis and Allergies Procedure
  • ​Anaphylaxis Management Plan Form
  • Allergic Reactions Management Form
• Diabetes Guide
  • Medical Management Plan Form
• Epilepsy and Seizures Guide
  • ​Epilepsy Management Plan Form
• Undiagnosed Food Intolerance, Allergy and Restriction Procedure

Safety

• Kindergarten and Childcare Safe Arrival, Departure and Access Procedure
• OSHC Safe Arrival, Departure and Access Procedure
• Additional Emergency Contact Form
• Child Health and Safety Policy
• Workplace Health and Safety Policy Statement
• Sun Safety Procedure
• Emergency Management Procedure
• Excursions Procedure
  • Escorting Children to and from External Bus Service Procedure
  • Regular Transport By Centre Bus Procedure
• Water Safety Procedure
• Child Centre Incident Reporting Procedure (Branch)
• Child Centre Incident Reporting Procedure (Affiliates)
• Child Safe Sleep and Rest Procedure
• Infant Safe Sleep and Rest Procedure
• Button Batteries
• Children's eSafety (Branches) Procedure
• Children's eSafety (Affiliates) Procedure
• Supervision Procedure

• Child Protection Policy
• Reporting an Allegation of Child Harm occurring within a C&K Centre
• Responding to and reporting Child Protection Concerns (outside a C&K Centre)

• Curriculum Policy
• Supporting Relationships and Partnerships Procedure
• Successful Transitions Procedure
• Supporting Children's Behaviour
• Inclusive Education Policy

• Governance Policy
• Privacy Policy
• Branch Centres Use of Children's Images Guideline
• Branch Centres Use of Children's Images - Permission Form
• Affiliated Centres Use of Children's Images Guideline
• Affiliated Centres Use of Children's Images - Permission Form
• Code of Conduct - Staff
• Code of Conduct - Parents
• Code of Conduct - Suppliers
• Dress Standards Policy
• Court Orders Policy
• Child Enrolment and Orientation Policy
• Branch Centres (Kindergarten) Enrolment and Orientation Procedure
• Branch Centres (Childcare) Enrolment and Orientation Procedure
• Affiliated Centres Enrolment and Orientation Procedure
• Visitors Procedure
• Students, Volunteers, and External Contractors Procedure
• External Contractor Information
• Social Media Policy
• Responsible Persons Procedure (Branch Centres)
• Responsible Persons Procedure (Affiliated Centres)
• Complaint Management Policy
• Complaint Management Procedure
• Whistleblower Policy
• Whistleblower Guidelines
• Keeping Track of Study Procedure