1.3 Mobile Phone and Social Networking Policy
Mobile phones are strictly prohibited from the preschool room unless it is the preschool mobiles. One is it Lianne Maltman’s possession and one is with Peace Okyere.
We also feel that restrictions need to be placed on staff when they access social networking sites. The preschool has a high reputation to upkeep and comments made on sites such as 'Facebook' could have an impact on how parents using the nursery view the staff.
Staff must adhere to the following:
Mobile phones are not to be turned on during your working hours
Mobile phones can only be used on a designated break and then this must be away from the children
Mobile phones, tablets, and mart watches should be stored safely in the locked tin provided at all times during the hours of your working day
During outings, staff will use mobile phones belonging to the nursery wherever possible. No photographs should be taken of the children on any phones, either personal or nursery-owned
Staff must not post anything onto social networking sites such as 'Facebook' that could be construed to have any impact on the nursery's reputation
Staff must not post anything onto social networking sites that would offend any other member of staff or parent using the nursery
Staff should not become friends with parents on social media
If any of the above points are not followed then the member of staff involved will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal.
Parents and visitors
The nursery operates its own mobile usage policy in relation to staff and visitors to the premises. Whilst we recognise that there may be emergency situations which necessitate the use of a mobile telephone, in order to ensure the safety and welfare of children in our care, parents and visitors are also kindly asked to refrain from using their mobile telephones whilst in the nursery or when collecting or dropping off their children.
Reviewed: 05/10/2021