The wearing of jewellery by children in the busy nursery environment can present a potential hazard to both the child wearing the jewellery and risks to other children such as choking. We do not allow loose fitting jewellery such as necklaces, bangles, rings and earrings, loose items such as these can snag on other children’s clothes and break, they may also pose a strangulation risk.

 

We advise parents /carers that the only jewellery that is acceptable are small stud earrings. If a child arrives at nursery wearing other forms of jewellery, this will be sensitively pointed out by the staff member, and the parent encouraged to remove the items and take them home. If the items are only noticed during the session time they will be removed, put in a safe place, and given to the parent/ carer at collection time.

The nursery will not accept any liability for lost items and will take steps to ensure the policy is not breached.

 

 

Ethnic and Cultural Jewellery

The wearing of ethnic jewellery will be dealt with on an individual basis, through discussion with the parent and management, and a solution arrived at that is acceptable to both. Staff will be vigilant in ensuring that these do not present a risk as the child engages in other nursery activities and insist that items are removed before climbing or going outside, however staff hold no liability for lost/damaged jewellery or injury because of wearing the Jewellery.