Economics under my Skin

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• mémoire
• expression écrite

Electronic copy available at: Clement Levallois. December 2011. 1 | P a g e Economics under my Skin Introducing Physiological Observations in the Sciences of Decision-Making Clement Levallois Erasmus University Rotterdam T10-16 Burgemeester Oudlaan 50 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands tel: [phone] fax: [phone] email: Clement Levallois is a historian and sociologist of science specializing in the study of the contemporary relationships between natural and social sciences, with publications appearing in History of Political Economy, Ecological Economics and Science in Context.

• mediating influence of psychology
• physiological observations
• interpretation that familiarity with laboratory settings for the purpose of behavioral studies
• sheer relevance
• experimental economics
• economists
• observation
• social sciences
• economics

Sujets

• Mémoire
• Levallois
• Carl Neumann Degler
• Erasmus University Rotterdam
• Nelson
• Joseph Alois Schumpeter
• Wilson
• Wolfgang Pesendorfer
• Marshall
• Chicago school

Informations

• Publié par: tocam
• Nombre de lectures: 15
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 8 Mo

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University Preschool & Child Care Centre Incorporated


















POLICY HANDBOOK




August 2004
Updated October 2004
Updated July 2005
Updated September 2005
Updated June 2006
Updated August 2008
Updated December 2008
Updated December 2009
Updated December 2010
Updated June 2011
Updated August 2011
Updated December 2011
CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT 3
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT 3
AIMS OF OUR CENTRE 3
Privacy Policy Statement 4
Complaint Policy & Grievance Procedure 5
Family Involvement & Communications Policy 8
Waiting List and Enrolment Policy 10
Fees Policy 13
Access To and Release of Children Policy 15
Late Collection of Children Policy 18
Part-Time Placement Policy 20
Workplace Health & Safety Policy and Procedures 21
Peanut & Tree Nut Policy 26
Immunisation Policy 29
Nutrition Policy 31
Hygiene Policy 33
Medication Policy 35
Management of Illness Policy 37
Accident Prevention Policy 39
Emergency First Aid Policy 41
Outbreaks & Exclusion Policy 42
Emergency Policy 45
Emergency Procedure – Evacuation 49
Sun Protection Policy 55
Clothing and Comfort Policy 58
Behaviour Guidance Policy 60
Persistent Inappropriate Behaviour Procedure 63
Inclusion of Children with Additional Needs Policy 65
Anti Bias Policy 67
Cultural Diversity Policy 68
Programming Policy 71
Please Note: This handbook only contains a selection of the policies of University Preschool & Child
Care Centre Incorporated. If you wish to view all policies please ask a staff member to
show you a Policy Folder. These are located in each Section and in the office
Please remember that policies are not static and that they are reviewed regularly. You
will be advised when we are reviewing a particular policy and you will be invited to
provide feedback into this process. If there are any changes to policies you will be
informed of those changes.
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MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an inclusive, safe, stimulating and caring environment for children by nurturing each child’s sense of
belonging, being and becoming.
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT

At University Preschool & Child Care Centre we embrace the child, and the period of childhood as a unique and
important stage of life. We recognise that play is integral to the way in which children learn and we support this
through our programmes. We also believe that the child’s family, cultural heritage and the wider community play an
important role in developing the child. We are committed to building partnerships with families and the community to
enhance the quality of care and learning for every child
AIMS OF OUR CENTRE
For Children
Extend and complement the home by providing a loving, stable and secure environment that supports each child
& their family
Nurture the child’s sense of wellbeing, identity and self-worth by supporting the development of the whole child
Provide opportunities for children to become confident, active and involved learners
Use modelling as a means of encouraging children to use respectful means for expressing their emotions and
managing their environment. This includes using positive attitude, respect for diversity, sensitivity to the needs
of others and effective communication.

For Families
Provide opportunities for family participation and contribution to the Centre’s programme and Management, while
recognising each family’s needs, interests and culture.
Promote ownership of the Centre by families by including them in management decisions and activities.
Offer both practical & emotional support to families through the provision of information on available services
within the community and current research into child related issues.

For Staff
Support a harmonious, respectful and friendly working environment through problem solving and conflict
management processes that are easily accessible, open and fair.
Provide safe and healthy working conditions for staff that will support their well-being.
Recognise the experience and professional status of staff and provide them with opportunities for further
professional development.
For the Community
Recognise that the Centre is an integral part of the ANU and wider community by sharing our interests,
knowledge and experiences with them.
Acknowledge that the diversity within our Centre is representative of the wider community
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University Preschool and Childcare Centre Incorporated
Privacy Policy Statement
We respect your privacy
In order to provide you with the highest standard of service our organisation is required to collect personal
information from you about your children and parents/guardians before and during the course of a child’s
enrolment in our service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and we abide by the National Privacy
Principles contained within the Privacy Act.
Privacy of your personal information is important to us and we conduct our business with respect and integrity.
What information do we collect, why and how is it used?
Basic details are usually collected directly from parents such as your names, addresses, phone contacts but it is
also necessary for staff to collect details regarding your child’s name, date of birth, medical details, health,
routines, likes and dislikes which make up a personal profile.
In addition we are required to hold information regarding your child’s Child Care Benefit entitlements.
All this information is vital in assisting us to provide the best possible individual care for your child and for
processing payments. Some of the information we collect is to satisfy the services legal obligations under the
relevant childcare legislation.
Naturally much of this information is of a personal nature and some of it might be regarded as ‘sensitive’ and
not the sort of information that you would wish to have unnecessarily disclosed to others.
We assure you that:
• This information will only be used by our child care professionals in order to deliver your child’s
care to the highest standards
• It will not be disclosed to those not associated with the care of your child without your express
consent
• You may ask to seek access to the information held about you and your child and we will provide
access without undue delay
• This access might be inspection of your child’s records or by providing copies of information
• There will be no charge made for requesting this information but there may be a fee levied to
cover the cost associated with the processing of this request
• We will take reasonable steps to ensure at all times that the details we keep about your family
are accurate, complete and up to date
• We will take reasonable steps to protect this information from misuse or loss and from
unauthorised access or disclosure
• Our staff are committed to respect these principles at all times
• If a student has a valid training requirement that involves the gathering of certain information
pertaining to your child or family, the student must have written consent from you and the
Coordinator (and/or their delegate) of the Centre.
All privacy related comments, feedback or complaints should be directed to the Centre’s Director.
We will follow up all comments, feedback or complaints within 14 days and resolve them to maintain our high
standards of service provision.

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Complaint Policy & Grievance Procedure

Date: Created on 10/06/04, Revised 10/08/05, Revised 13/06/08, Reviewed 25/11/11

Aim: The aim of this Grievance Policy is to provide a mechanism that encourages families/carers of
children attending University Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc and our staff to access grievance
procedures whenever appropriate and to provide a fair and just conflict resolution process.

Principles: That through the use of this procedure we will ultimately be able to provide improved secure
delivery and interpersonal relationships through a fair and just conflict resolution process.

The Complaints and Grievance Procedure is therefore based on the following Principles:
♦ That all staff and families of University Preschool & Childcare Centre Inc. have the right to make
a grievance and have it handled in accordance with our Complaint Policy and Grievance
Procedure.
♦ The Complaint Policy and Grievance Procedure should be seen by both staff and the Families
and staff of University Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc. to be a positive and productive
mechanism and will be undertaken in good faith by both parties.
♦ All families and staff of University Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc. have the right to make a
grievance without fear of recrimination.
♦ All policies and procedures need to safeguard the privacy of all parties involved and all
documents secured in such a way as to protect their confidentiality.
♦ That families and staff of University Preschool & Child Care Centre Inc. will work to