Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs Policy
July 2026
LC Policy #26
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises of Little Crumpets, including outside play areas. This rule applies to everyone including staff, people collecting children or any other visitors. This includes Vaping and E-cigarettes.
If we discover that a child has cigarettes, tobacco products or e-cigarettes in their possession while at Little Crumpets, we will confiscate the items and notify their parent or carer at the end of the session.
Alcohol
Anyone who arrives at Little Crumpets 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 premises.
Drugs and Medication
If a member of staff is taking prescription drugs that may affect their ability to care for children effectively, they must inform the manager as soon as possible and seek medical advice. The manager will then complete a risk assessment and seek advice.
Staff must only work directly with children if the medical advice received confirms that the medication is unlikely to impair their ability to look after children properly. 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 Safeguarding Lead (DSL) 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 DSL 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.
This Policy will be reviewed annually and was written in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2025): Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements: smoking and vaping [3.28], Disqualification [3.22]