All OSCN resource titles are listed on this page
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Sample policies / OSCAR Accreditation
Philosophy / child-centred services
Child protection
Behaviour guidance
Staffing
Health and safety
Service operation & management
Policy review checklist (update your current polices using latest MSD standards)
Publications (booklets)
The OSCAR Water Safety Handbook
The OSCAR Drivers Handbook
The OSCAR Staff Code of Conduct
The Holiday Programme Survival Guide
OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (for 5-6yrs)
OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (for 7+yrs)
OSCN's Little Book of Active Games (time fillers, ice breakers)
The OSCAR Programme Supervision Manual
Programme management
IT, digital media and devices - sample policy
OSCAR venues
Equipment list
Sample enrolment forms
Fee Policy Sample
Setting fees
Service operation & management - sample policy
Late collections
Duty of care
Legal liability
Waivers
Insurance
Change of ownership
Child protection
Child protection - sample policy
Child abuse reporting form
Vulnerable Children Act view online
Staffing - sample forms and documents
Staffing - sample policy
Staffing - the right people & the right processes
Staff application form
Code of conduct
Employment agreement - sample
Induction checklist
Interview record and sample questions
Job description (assistant)
Job description (supervisor)
Person specification
Performance appraisal form (1)
Performance appraisal form (2)
Referee check form
Volunteer agreement - sample
Staffing - useful guidelines and checklists
An OSCAR employer's checklist
Staff safety checklist (risk assessment form VCA)
Interview guidelines
Referee checking guidelines
Programme supervision manual
Guidelines for supervision of children
Police vetting
Information on how to register for police vetting
Vetting request and consent form
Health and safety
Health and safety - sample policy
Health and safety - getting started
The top 5 ways to manage risk
Sun Safety - a guide for staff
Food Safety - a guide for staff
Food handling guidelines
Food hygiene - sample policy
Food Act update 2019 - sample policy
The OSCAR programme supervision manual
The OSCAR Programme Supervision Manual (Full version)
Guidelines for using the manual
Topic 1 - Working in OSCAR/Getting ready to supervise
Topic 2 - Being a friend
Topic 3 - Programme supervision principles
Topic 4 - Programme safety rules and boundaries
Topic 5 - Duty of care
Topic 6 - Behaviour guidance
Topic 7 - Being positive with parents
Topic 8 - Sign in/out procedures
Topic 9 - Risk assessment
Topic 10 - Playground safety
Topic 11- Programme excursions
Topic 12 - Emergencies / accidents / incidents
Topic 13 - Induction checklist
Health and safety - sample forms & other documents
Civil Defence - Sample emergency plan
Civil Defence - Get Thru poster (pdf format)
Venue safety overall checklist
Venue safety weekly checklist
Venue and programme risk assessment
Risk assessment sample - blank
Risk assessment sample - pool
Risk assessment sample - playground
Risk assessment sample - excursion
Staff health & safety review
Excursion (Pre check)
Incident and accident reporting
Medication form
Water safety
Poolside supervision tips
Water safety handbook
Supervisors guide to the handbook
Sample water safety policy
Risk assessment - pool
Pool staffing ratios (FAQ)
Driver safety resources
The OSCAR driver's handbook
Supervisor notes for the driver's handbook
Child restraint /seatbelt rules
Behaviour guidance
Behaviour guidance - sample policy
Behaviour guidance self review checklist
Behaviour guidance is everyone's job (simple foundations for effective practice)
Tips for keeping your cool
Helping children stay on track (staff skills checklist)
A place for children (programme climate)
They aren't listening to me! (tips for staff learning how to manage groups)
Excluding children (FAQ)
