OSCN Resources Archive
All of OSCN printable resources are here
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Sample policies / OSCAR Accreditation
OSCAR accreditation standards
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Child protection
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Staffing
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Service operation & management
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OSCAR accreditation
-Key points for staff
Philosophy/child centered
services
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Behaviour guidance
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Health and safety
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Policy review checklist
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Publications (booklets)
The OSCAR Water Safety Handbook
The OSCAR Staff Code of Conduct (compact)
OSCN's Little Book of Active games
(5-6yrs)
OSCN's Little Book of Active games
(time fillers & ice breakers)
The OSCAR Drivers Handbook
The OSCAR Staff Code of Conduct (booklet)
OSCN's Little Book of Active games
(7+yrs)
The OSCAR Programme Supervision Manual
Programme management
IT, digital media and devices
Sample policy
Business continuity policy
Sample policy
Sample enrolments forms
Before/After School Care
Setting fees
Very old article! Use the LINK (slides 14+)
OSCAR wages survey
Link to latest wages data
Duty of care
Link to FAQ article - see Code of Conduct for a policy wording
Waivers
Link to FAQ article
Change of ownership
Link to FAQ article
Parent complaints register
Sample form
Service operation & management
Sample policy: incl privacy, fees, complaints, spec needs
Sample enrolment forms
Holiday Programme
Fee policy sample
Requires an update!
OSCAR fee survey
Link to latest fee data
How is OSCAR funded
Parent friendly graphic
Legal liability
Link to FAQ article
Insurance
Link to FAQ article
OSCAR venues
Another older article! Use LINK (part 1: slides 9+)
OSCAR safeguarding and child protection
Keeping us all safe
A staff guide to key safeguarding topics
Child abuse reporting form
Sample form
Children protection
Sample policy
Staff safety checking
Overview
Staffing - sample forms and documents
Staffing
Sample policy
Staff application form
Sample form
Employment agreement
sample
Interview record
Form and sample questions
Job description
Supervisor position
Performance appraisal
Sample assistant
Performance appraisal form
Different format
Volunteer agreement
sample
Employment overview
Blog articles
Code of conduct
Compact version
Induction checklist
Sample form
Job description
assistant position
Person specification
Sample form
Performance appraisal
Sample supervisor
Referee check form
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Staff conflict of interest
Guidelines for managing COI and sample form
Staffing - useful guides and checklists
An OSCAR employer's checklist
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Interview guidelines
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Programme supervision manual
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Programme supervision - sole charge
Risk assessment for operating sole charge
Operating ratios
Different format for risk assessment of staffing ratios
Staff safety checklist
Risk assessment form VCA
Referee checking guidelines
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Guidelines for supervision of children
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Programme supervision plan
Risk assessment for staffing ratios overall
Operating ratios - example
Filled in example
Health and safety
Health and safety
sample policy
Top 5 ways to manage risk
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Food safety
a guide for staff
Food hygiene
sample policy
Health and safety
getting started
Sun safety
a guide for staff
Food handling guidelines
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Food act update 2019
sample policy
The OSCAR programme supervision manual
The OSCAR programme supervision manual
2022 version
Topic 2
Being a friend
Topic 4
Programme safety rules and boundaries
Topic 6
Behaviour guidance
Topic 8
Sign in/out procedures
Topic 10
Playground safety
Topic 12
Emergencies/accidents/incidents
Topic 1
Working in OSCAR/Getting ready to supervise
Topic 3
Programme supervision principles
Topic 5
Being positive with parents
Topic 7
Being positive with parents
Topic 9
Risk assessment
Topic 11
Programme excursions
Topic 13
induction checklist
Health and safety - sample forms & documents
Civil defence
Sample emergency plan
Civil defence
Advice for OSCAR services
Venue & programme risk assessment
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Risk assessment form
Blank
Staff health and safety review
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Incident and accident reporting
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Attendance & registers
Attendance and sign in / out forms
Civil defence
Get thru poster
Venue safety one-off checklist
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Venue safety weekly checklist
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Risk assessment sample
pool, playground, excursion
Excursion
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Medication form
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Independent child sign out
Form for parent consent
Behaviour guidance
Verbal abuse and offensive language
How do we stop it?
Behaviour guidance
sample policy
Behaviour guidance is everyone's job
sample foundations for effective practice
Helping children stay on track
staff skills checklist
They aren't listening to me!
tips for how to manage groups
Take a step back
Problem-solving challenging behaviour
Behaviour guidance
self review checklist
Tips for keeping your cool
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A place for children
programme climate
Excluding children
FAQ