1.1: The role of policies is to set out rules and directives in order to help staff in the setting to achieve their aims and objectives and are primarily there to assist them in making the right decisions. Policies will usually outline the requirements of what is necessary for staff to be aware of and what to abide by. They are also in keeping with the law and are set up in a way for both outside professional agencies and staff within the environment. They may also be there for parents to refer in order to keep themselves aware of the schools beliefs and values. Procedures on the other hand are the way these policies are carried out and they provide the staff with a guide of instructions based on how to go about their duties and be able to overcome certain issues. The staff will find procedures of great use
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However, in some settings minimum requirements can be built upon and progressed in order to improve them. There may be other settings that are in the process of producing policies appropriate to their own environment.
How the policy would assist service users and staff: When certain situations arise within the setting policies and procedures are in place for service users and staff to refer to giving them clear guidance and how to act upon them.
How the policy will inform practice: In order to develop the practice in certain areas sometimes practitioners have to improve policies by implementing change and this may give members of staff the chance to attend training sessions in order for them to update their skills within the setting.
Any costs which may be involved in implementing the policy: In order to implement a policy fees will be involved. These fees may include e.g. the employment of a SENCO, taken on a professional to train staff members of these updated policies and obtaining essential
However, in some settings minimum requirements can be built upon and progressed in order to improve them. There may be other settings that are in the process of producing policies appropriate to their own environment.
How the policy would assist service users and staff: When certain situations arise within the setting policies and procedures are in place for service users and staff to refer to giving them clear guidance and how to act upon them.
How the policy will inform practice: In order to develop the practice in certain areas sometimes practitioners have to improve policies by implementing change and this may give members of staff the chance to attend training sessions in order for them to update their skills within the setting.
Any costs which may be involved in implementing the policy: In order to implement a policy fees will be involved. These fees may include e.g. the employment of a SENCO, taken on a professional to train staff members of these updated policies and obtaining essential