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Welcome to Paint Pots.

Thank you for choosing to join our team. We are delighted that you have chosen to join our family. Our staff are our greatest asset, and through their dedication, care, and professionalism, we are able to provide children with the highest quality early years experiences, helping them to grow, learn, and reach their full potential.

As part of your role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding children, supporting families, and creating nurturing environments where every child feels valued, confident, and inspired to learn. To help you settle into your new position, we have developed a comprehensive 12-week induction programme. It is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in your role and understand how we work across our settings.

There is a lot to learn, and the programme can feel intensive at times, but you will not be expected to do it alone. Your manager, colleagues, and the wider support team are here to guide, encourage, and support you every step of the way.

We want you to feel welcomed, valued, and confident as you develop into an effective and successful member of the Paint Pots family. Please talk to your manager if you need help who will be happy to assist you. Congratulations on your new job!

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How to use this guide

  1. Read each policy and document listed.
  2. Discuss learning with your manager.
  3. Complete the Staff Induction Record.
  4. Ask questions if anything is unclear.
  5. Continue through the programme week by week.

⚠️ Important: This page is a guide for staff. It should not be completed directly on the public website. Managers must complete a separate Staff Induction Record for each new starter and save the signed copy in the staff member’s staffing file. This can be downloaded below:

Paint_Pots_Induction_Record_June_26 .docx


Week 1: Safeguarding, Conduct, Absence and Fire Safety

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Focus:

Safeguarding, health and safety, and essential Paint Pots procedures.

Expected completion:

First 5 working days.

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