If anyone other than the usual person is collecting your child, the appropriate form must be completed beforehand and identification, (such as a driving license), and a password will be requested from the person collecting. If we are in any doubt we will not permit your child to leave until we are satisfied that it is safe to do so.

It is AVA policy that no one under sixteen years of age, (unless they are the child’s parent), is permitted to collect a child.

If a fire, or other such emergency occurs, it is crucial that children react in a safe and orderly way, therefore children participate in monthly fire/severe weather drills and practices so that they will know what to do in the case of an actual emergency. Emergency procedures are posted in every classroom and corridor.

Nutrition

We have a qualified chef who prepares a wide variety of interesting and healthy meals and snacks. We believe that good eating habits are more easily established when a child is young so we have seasonal, four-weekly rotating menus that incorporate a wide range of tastes and textures. Fruit & vegetables are used daily and special diets can be catered for on request.