Policies and Procedures

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1 Guiding Principles Policy

Last update: 01/07/2019

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2 Code of Conduct Policy

Last update: 01/04/2022

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3 Enrolment and Attendance Policy

Last update: 01/10/2024

3.1 Enrolment and Attendance Procedures

Last update: 01/12/2022

3.1.1 Enrolment and Attendance Practice.EDITABLE

Last update: 09/02/2022

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4 Curriculum and Assessment Policy

Last update: 01/01/2022

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5 Communications and Media Policy

Last update: 01/03/2023

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6 Privacy and Information Policy

Last update: 01/09/2024

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7 Child Protection Policy

Last update: 01/04/2026

7.1.2 Child Protection Procedure

Last update: 01/04/2026

7.1.3 Child Protection Response Flowchart

Last update: 01/06/2026

7.1.4 Child Protection Record Form EDITABLE

Last update: 01/04/2026

7.2.1 Safety Checking Procedure Contents

Last update: 01/05/2022

7.2.2 Safety Checking Procedure

Last update: 01/05/2022

7.2.3a Safety Checking Form – New Applicant

Last update: 23/09/2026

7.2.3b Safety Checking Renewal Form

Last update: 21/05/2026

7.2.3c – How to verify identity documents for police vets

Last update: 21/05/2026

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8 Positive Guidance Policy

Last update: 01/05/2023

8.1 Positive Guidance Procedure

Last update: 01/05/2023

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9 Health and Safety Policy

Last update: 01/06/2025

9.1 Laundering Procedure

Last update: 01/03/2026

9.2 Nappy Changing and Disposal Procedure

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.3 Sleeping Children Procedure

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.3.1 Sleeping Children Sign

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.3.2 Sleeping Children Check

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.4.1 Playcentre Aotearoa’s Injury, Illness, Incident or Near Miss Procedure

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.4.2 Child Washdown Procedure

Last update: 01/04/2026

9.4.3 Sick Child Isolation Procedure

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.4.4 Notifiable Events Sign

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.4.5 Infectious Diseases Card MOH

Last update: 01/02/2022

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9.4.6 Minor Injury Illness Incident Notice EDITABLE

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.4.7 Serious Harm Investigation form EDITABLE

Last update: 09/10/2026

9.5.1 Medicine Administration Procedure

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.5.1.1 Medicine Admin Agreement (2026)

Last update: 21/04/2026

9.5.1.2 Medicine Admin Agreement – Individual Health Plan (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 01/04/2026

9.5.1.3 Medicine Administration Register (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 01/04/2026

9.6 Hazard and Risk Management Procedure

Last update: 01/10/2026

9.6.1 Sessional Health and Safety Check

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.6.2 Hazard and Risk Register Template Editable

Last update: 01/10/2026

9.7.1 Excursions Procedure 2026

Last update: 31/08/2026

9.7.1.1 Regular Excursion Form (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 01/08/2026

9.7.1.2 Special Excursion Form (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 01/08/2026

9.7.2 Excursions Risk Assessment and Management Form

Last update: 01/10/2026

9.7.3 Regular Excursions Parental Caregiver Acknowledgement (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 01/08/2026

9.8 Food Drink Procedure

Last update: 13/10/2026

9.8.1 Food Record Template

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.8.2 Allergy and Dietary Requirements Register

Last update: 01/10/2026

9.9 Emergency Plan Overview (2026)

Last update: 30/07/2026

9.9.1 Emergency Planning Procedure (2026) Editable

Last update: 01/09/2026

9.9.2 Fire and Evacuation Procedure (2026)

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.9.3 Earthquake Procedure (2026)

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.9.4 Sheltering in Place Procedure (2026)

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.9.5 Emergency Drills Quick Reference and Reflection Records (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 14/10/2026

9.9.6 Building Assistance Register (2026) EDITABLE

Last update: 14/10/2026

9.9.7 FENZ Fire Evacuation Report

Last update: 25/03/2022

9.9.8 Playcentre First Aid and Civil Defence Kits

Last update: 28/08/2026

9.9.8.1 First Aid and Civil Defence Checklist

Last update: 28/08/2026

9.9.10 Fire Action Sign WORD Version

Last update: 01/09/2020

9.9.11 Earthquake Action Sign

Last update: 01/07/2019

9.9.12 Lockdown-Procedure (2026)

Last update: 12/10/2026

9.9.13 Tsunami Poster Template

Last update: 12/10/2026

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10 Employment Policy

Last update: 01/07/2021

10.1 Employment Procedure

Last update: 01/07/2024

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11 Brand Policy

Last update: 01/07/2021

11.1 Brand Procedures

Last update: 01/07/2021

11.2 Branded Merchandise

Last update: 04/06/2026

11.3 Signage Procedures

Last update: 01/11/2025

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12 Property and Equipment Policy

Last update: 01/03/2023

12.1 National Property Budget Whakakaupapa (Project) Criteria Procedure

Last update: 31/03/2023

12.1 National Property Budget Whakakaupapa (Project) Criteria Procedure Summary The National Property Budget contains an annually budgeted amount of funds to assist centres with capital works,...

12.1.3 Asbestos and Lead Acknowledgement EDITABLE

Last update: 01/01/2024

12.2-Hire-of-Playcentre-Buildings-Procedure

Last update: 28/03/2023

12.2.1-Hire-of-Playcentre-Buildings-editable-

Last update: 16/05/2022

12.2.2-Application-for-Hire-Rev4 editable

Last update: 16/05/2022

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14 Complaint Resolution Policy

Last update: 01/07/2024

 

14.1 Complaint Resolution Procedure

Last update: 01/10/2026

14.1.1 Complaints Procedure Sign

Last update: 01/08/2026

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15 Review Research Evolvement Policy

Last update: 01/04/2022

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Centre Practices Guideline – Template 2025

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Feedback Form

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Infectious Disease Poster

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Playcentre Aotearoa Key information for whānau

Last update: 01/11/2026

Policies and Procedures Introduction

Last update: 09/10/2026

Policy and Procedure Review Schedule

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Retention of Records and Documents

Last update: 01/10/2021

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What needs to be displayed at every centre

Last update: 01/04/2026

Workstation Assessment Form