Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on premises where DAC operates from, including outside play areas. This rule applies to everyone including staff, people collecting children or any other visitors. Staff are not permitted to smoke while wearing the DAC uniform.
If we discover that a child has cigarettes in their possession while at the Club, we will confiscate the cigarettes and notify their parent or carer at the end of the session.
Alcohol
Anyone who arrives at the Club clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave immediately. If they are a member of staff, disciplinary procedures will follow. Staff are asked not to bring alcohol onto the Club’s premises.
If we discover that a child has alcohol in their possession while at the Club, we will confiscate it and notify their parent or carer at the end of the session.
Drugs
Anyone who arrives at the Club clearly under the influence of illegal drugs will be asked to leave immediately. If they are a member of staff, serious disciplinary procedures will follow.
If we discover that a child has illegal drugs in their possession while at the Club, we will inform their parent or carer as well as contact the Local Safeguarding Children Board.
If a member of staff is taking prescription drugs that may affect their ability to function effectively, they must inform the manager as soon as possible and seek medical advice. The manager will then complete a risk assessment. Staff medication on the premises will be stored securely and out of reach of children at all times.
Safeguarding children
All members of staff have a duty to inform the Club manager and the designated Child Protection Officer (CPO) if they believe that a parent or carer is a threat to the safety of a child due their being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs when they drop off or collect their child. The manager and CPO will decide upon the appropriate course of action.
If a parent or carer is clearly over the alcohol limit, or under the influence of illegal drugs, staff will do their utmost to prevent the child from travelling in a vehicle driven by them. If necessary the police will be called.
Related policies: Staff Disciplinary policy, Safeguarding policy.