OSCN resource list

All OSCN resource titles are listed on this page. If your organisation is an OSCN member you can print any of these for use in your programme.

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Sample policies

Employment

Health and safety

Behaviour guidance

Sample policies / MSD Approval

Philosophy / child-centred services  download pdf     download word

Child protection  download pdf     download word

Behaviour guidance  download pdf     download word

Staffing  download pdf     download word

Health and safety  download pdf     download word

Service operation & management  download pdf     download word

Policy review checklist (update your current polices using latest MSD standards)  download pdf 

MSD Approval visits  download pdf

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Publications (booklets)

The OSCAR Water Safety Handbook  download pdf     download word

 The OSCAR Drivers Handbook  download pdf     download word

The OSCAR Staff Code of Conduct  download pdf     download word

The Holiday Programme Survival Guide  download pdf     view & interact online

OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (for 5-6yrs)  download pdf 

OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (for 7+yrs)  download pdf

OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (time fillers, ice breakers)  download pdf

The OSCAR Programme Supervision Manual  download pdf     view & interact online

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Programme management

OSCAR venues  download pdf     download word

Equipment list  download pdf     download word

Enrolment Policy  download pdf     download word

Fee Policy Sample  download pdf     download word

Setting fees  download pdf     download word

Service operation & management - sample policy  download pdf     download word

Late collections  download pdf

Duty of care  download pdf

Legal liability  download pdf 

Waivers  download pdf

Insurance  download pdf

Change of ownership  download pdf

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Spare table

Poolside supervision tips  download pdf     download word

Wa  download pdf     download word

Child protection

Child protection - sample policy   download pdf     download word

Child abuse reporting form  download pdf

Vulnerable Children Act  view online

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Progamming and child development

OSCAR and learning  download pdf     download word

Holiday programme survival guide   download pdf     view & interact online

ADHD - Strengths-based programming and behaviour guidance  download pdf

What is OSCAR like for children with ADHD?  download pdf

Out of School with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)  download pdf

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Employment - sample forms and documents

Staffing - sample policy  download pdf     download word

Staffing - the foundations of a successful workplace  download pdf     download word

Staff application form  download pdf     download word

Code of conduct   download pdf     download word

Employment agreement - sample  download word

Induction checklist  download word 

Interview questions  download pdf

Job description (assistant)  download word

Job description (supervisor)  download word

Person specification  download word

Performance appraisal form (1)  download word

Performance appraisal form (2)  download word

Referee check form  download word

Volunteer agreement - sample  download word

Employment - useful guidelines and checklists

An OSCAR employer's checklist  download pdf

Staff safety checklist (risk assessment form VCA)  download pdf

Interview guidelines  download pdf     download word

Referee checking  download word

Identity checking  download pdf     download word

Programme supervision manual  download pdf     view & interact online

Guidelines for supervision of children  download word

Breaks  download word

Police vetting

Information on how to register for police vetting

Vetting request & consent form

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Health and safety

Health and safety - sample policy  download pdf     download word

Health and safety - getting started  download pdf 

The top 5 ways to manage risk  download pdf     download word

Sun Safety - a Guide for Staff  download pdf 

Food Safety - a Guide for Staff  download pdf 

The OSCAR programme supervision manual 

The OSCAR Programme Supervision Manual (Full version)  download pdf     view & interact online

Guidelines for using the manual  download pdf

Topic 1 - Working in OSCAR/Getting ready to supervise  download pdf

Topic 2 - Being a friend  download pdf

Topic 3 - Programme supervision principles  download pdf

Topic 4 - Programme safety rules and boundaries  download pdf

Topic 5 - Duty of care  download pdf

Topic 6 - Behaviour guidance  download pdf

Topic 7 - Being positive with parents  download pdf

Topic 8 - Sign in/out procedures  download pdf

Topic 9 - Risk assessment  download pdf

Topic 10 - Playground safety  download pdf

Topic 11- Programme excursions  download pdf

Topic 12 - Emergencies / accidents / incidents  download pdf

Topic 13 - Induction checklist  download pdf

Health and safety - sample forms & other documents

Civil Defence - Sample emergency plan  download pdf     download word

Civil Defence - Get Thru poster (pdf format)  download pdf

OSCAR venue safety checklist  download pdf

Venue risk assesment  download word

Health and safety regular facility checklist  download word

Staff health & safety review  download word

Accident form  download word

Accident form (Serious harm)  download pdf

Excursion (Pre check)  download pdf     download word

Incident form  download pdf     download word

Medication form  download pdf     download excel

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Water safety

Poolside supervision tips  download pdf

Water safety handbook  download pdf     download word

Supervisors guide to the handbook  download pdf     download word

Sample water safety policy  download pdf     download word

Risk assessment - pool  download pdf     download word

Pool staffing ratios (FAQ)  download pdf

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Driver safety resources

The OSCAR driver's handbook  download pdf     download word

Supervisor notes for the driver's handbook  download pdf     download word

Child restraint /seatbelt rules  download pdf

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Behaviour guidance

Behaviour guidance - sample policy  download pdf     download word

Behaviour guidance - getting on the right track  download pdf     download word

Behaviour guidance self review checklist  download pdf     download word

Behaviour guidance is everyone's job (simple foundations for effective practice)  download pdf     download word

Tips for keeping your cool  download pdf     download word

Helping children stay on track (staff skills checklist)  download pdf     download word

A place for children (programme climate)  download pdf     download word

They aren't listening to me! (tips for staff learning how to manage groups)  download pdf     download word

Excluding children (FAQ)  download pdf

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Newsletters

2016

Term 4  download pdf

Term 3  download pdf

Term 2  download pdf

Term 1  download pdf

2015

Term 4  download pdf

Term 3  download pdf

Term 2  download pdf

Term 1  download pdf

2014

Term 4  download pdf

Term 3  download pdf

Term 2  download pdf

Term 1  download pdf

2013

Term 4  download pdf

Term 3  download pdf

Term 2  download pdf

Term 1  download pdf

2012

Term 3  download pdf

Term 2  download pdf

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