Policy statement

Balham Community Centre provides an induction for all staff, volunteers and managers in order to fully brief them about our policies and procedures, and daily practice.

Procedures

• We have a written induction plan for all new staff, which includes the following:

• Introductions to all staff and volunteers, including Board of Trustees.

• Familiarising with the building, health and safety and fire procedures.

• Location of extinguishers and assembly point

• Location of first aid boxes

• Named first aiders

• Nearest phones in case of emergency

• Ensuring our policies and procedures have been read and are carried out.

• Introduction to parents where appropriate.

• Familiarising them with confidential information.

• Details of the tasks and daily routines to be completed.

• The induction period lasts two weeks. The manager inducts new staff and volunteers. The Centre Manager inducts new managers.

• During the induction period, the individual must demonstrate understanding of and compliance with policies, procedures, tasks and routines.

• Successful completion of the induction forms part of the probationary period.