Children in the Workplace Procedure

The Children in the Workplace Procedure shall be read in conjunction with the Children in the Workplace Policy.

1.0 Staff

Staff shall take all reasonable steps to avoid bringing a child to the workplace. This includes investigation the possibility of using parental or short leave.

The consent of a staff member's supervisor must be obtained as soon as possible.

The child or children shall remain under the direct supervision of the staff member. Under no circumstances can this supervision be delegated to another individual.

The child or children must be kept in the staff member's immediate workplace and must not be allowed to wander into adjoining workplaces.

Children who are suffering from an infectious illness must not be brought into the workplace where they run the risk of infecting others.

Under no circumstances can children enter hazardous areas, such as laboratories or workshops. If in doubt the supervisor shall be consulted.

2.0 Managers and Supervisors

A manager or supervisor should only consent to staff bringing children to the workplace where the staff member has fulfilled their obligations as described. Consent must not be given where a child's presence puts the child or others in the work areas at risk.

Where a staff member requests that a child or children be in the workplace for more than one day, approval must be sought from the Executive Dean or Office Head.

3.0 Executive Dean or Office Head

Approval for a child or children to be brought to the workplace for more than one day shall only be given under exceptional circumstances. In considering a request to have a child or children at the workplace, the Executive Dean or Office Head shall be satisfied that the child or children are not placed at risk, and that the staff member concerned can still perform full duties to the appropriate standard.

4.0 Students and Visitors

Students wishing to bring their child or children to class shall obtain the permission of the lecturer or tutor. Visitors shall obtain the permission of the relevant authorized University staff member.

The child or children shall remain under the direct supervision of the student or visitor at all times and shall not be permitted to wander into adjoining areas. Under no circumstances can this supervision be delegated to another individual.

Children who are suffering from an infectious illness must not be brought into the workplace where they run the risk of infecting others.

Under no circumstances can children enter hazardous areas, such as laboratories or workshops. If in doubt the supervisor shall be consulted.

5.0 Teaching Staff / Authorised Staff Member

Staff shall only permit students to bring children to class provided that:

• The environment posses no risk to the child.
• The presence of the child does not put others at risk.
• The parent or guardian is able to keep the child or children under direct and constant supervision.