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Single Staff Model Service Policy
1. Overview
1.1. Purpose
To keep children, team members and all people attending the site safe, this policy outlines Junior Adventures Group’s (JAG’s) preference for two staff to be in attendance at the Service at any one time. In some unique circumstances, it may be necessary to operate the Service under a single staff model (SSM). This policy outlines the parameters of operation where an SSM is in place.
1.2. Scope
All JAG People are required to comply with the provisions set out in this policy, their contract of employment and all other relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
1.3. Legislative Requirements
Under the Education and Care Services National Regulations, JAG is required to have policies and procedures in place to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the children in care.
2. Policy Statement
Operating a SSM will only be considered where the Service is required to meet the exceptional needs of the school, families and community. All elements of service delivery will be considered when making a decision about implementing this model.
JAG will make this decision in consultation with the school community.
3. Principles
3.1. Risk Assessment
JAG recognises that in the rare and unique circumstances that an SSM may be required, the decision to deliver an SSM will be based on all factors of delivering a service under this model. A robust risk assessment will be conducted to determine, in discussion with the school community, whether it is a safe option for children and team members. Factors taken into consideration include:
• incident management and reporting dealing with accidents and incidents
• child protection
• venue security
• communication processes
• proximity to other JAG services