8.7 No smoking | westwoodfarm

8.7 No-smoking

Policy statement

We comply with health and safety regulations and the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage in making our setting a no-smoking environment - both indoors and outdoors.

Procedures

Staff who smoke do not do so during working hours, unless on a scheduled break and off the premises.
Staff who smoke during working hours and travelling to and from work must not do so whilst wearing a setting uniform or must at least cover the uniform.
E-cigarettes are not permitted to be used on the premises.
Staff who smoke or use e-cigarettes during their scheduled breaks should go well away from the premises.
Staff who smoke during their break make every effort to reduce the effects of odour and passive smoking for children and colleagues.
Hands should be washed upon re-entering the building.
Smoking is not permitted in any vehicles belonging to the setting.
Staff are made aware that failure to adhere to this policy and procedures may result in disciplinary action.
It is a criminal offence for employees to smoke in smoke-free areas, with a fixed penalty of £50 or prosecution and a fine of up to £200.
Parents/relatives are not to smoke within the grounds of pre-school when collecting or dropping off their children

Legal framework

The Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations (2006)
The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations (2012)