Buddies Clubs & Services					       
Service Standards

Buddies Clubs & Services aims to achieve the highest standards in all its work.  These are approved by the Board of Management after being set out by the Chief Executive.

 Standards may be grouped under three headings . . .

STAFF
Employees will have experience of child care work and preferably a childcare qualification - minimum qualification SVQ Level 2 Play work.
Prospective employees complete a detailed application form and must supply 2 satisfactory references and have a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (P.V.G.) check before commencing employment. There is a 3-month probationary period for all new employees.
All staff participate in a continuing training programme in subjects such as First Aid, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Cross Infection. In addition, training is available in more specialised areas such as Makaton, Autism awareness and the administering of medication.  Each staff member has an annual appraisal. And regular supervisions.

CHILDREN/YOUNG PEOPLE
Children/young people/adults applying to join Buddies Clubs are carefully assessed and if provisionally accepted they come along for 2 taster sessions. This process is to ascertain the correct care ratio and whether Buddies Clubs is an appropriate placement for the child/young person/adult.
All children/young people/adults are monitored continually and contact with families and schools is maintained to exchange information and apply consistency.

OPERATIONS
Buddies Clubs & Services senior staff health and safety standards are observed within Buddies Clubs and on all outings.
Out of the building staffing ratios are higher and other measures must be taken, for example carrying mobile phones, medication and medical consent forms.
At all times the wellbeing of our children/young people/adults comes first.