Useful information
Policies made
clear for families.
Choose a subject below for a straightforward overview. Contact the nursery whenever you would like to read the complete current policy or talk through how it applies to your child.
01Places and paymentsAdmissions, sessions and fees
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Admissions, sessions and fees
We help families choose sessions that suit their child and explain availability, settling-in arrangements, funded hours, fees and payment dates before a place begins.
Ask about a nursery place →02Keeping children safeSafeguarding and child protection
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Safeguarding and child protection
Children’s safety and wellbeing come first. Team members follow clear safeguarding procedures, record concerns appropriately and work with families and relevant services when support is needed.
Request the complete safeguarding policy →03Healthy nursery daysHealth, medication and allergies
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Health, medication and allergies
Families can share medical needs, allergies, dietary requirements and medication information with the Nursery Manager so that suitable care arrangements can be agreed and recorded.
Talk to the nursery team →04Every child belongsEquality, inclusion and additional support
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Equality, inclusion and additional support
We want every child and family to feel welcome and respected. Individual routines, interests, cultures and support needs are considered when planning care and learning.
Discuss your child’s needs →05Listening and respondingFeedback and complaints
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Feedback and complaints
Parents and carers are encouraged to speak with the nursery team about questions or concerns. We will listen, explain the next steps and respond through the nursery’s complaints process.
Contact Start Bright Nursery →06Respecting your informationPrivacy and information handling
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Privacy and information handling
Personal information is collected and used for nursery care, communication and administration. Families can ask what information is held and how it is handled.
Request the complete privacy policy →Need a particular document?
We’ll help you find it.
Ask the Gilmerton or Bonnyrigg team for the complete current version of any nursery policy.
