Volunteer / Student Placement Policy
We recognise that the quality and variety of work, which goes on in The Playbox, makes it an ideal place for students on placement from school and college childcare courses.
Equally we appreciate regular volunteer help and the commitment and support of unpaid helpers.
Students & volunteers are welcomed into The Playbox on the following conditions:
– They must have obtained a DBS Enhanced Disclosure and abide by the staff code of conduct.
– The needs of the children are paramount. Volunteers & students will not be admitted in numbers which
hinder the essential work of the group.
– Any information gained by the students or volunteers about the children, families or other adults in the
group must remain confidential and all students & volunteers will be made aware of our Confidentiality
Policy.
– All students and volunteers regularly attending the Playbox will fill out a Personal details form, signed & dated.
– All Playbox policies and procedures will be made available.
– Basic safeguarding training will be given to all students and volunteers.
– Students & volunteers will not have unrestricted access to the children.
– All students & volunteers will be under supervision from the staff at all times who will advise and
support them as necessary.
– Students placement must be arranged and confirmed by their tutor.
– Students required to conduct child studies can only do so with the agreement of the Playbox Manager and will have to obtain written permission from the parents of the child to be studied only using the child’s initials and never full names.
– We reserve the right to ask tutors to remove students if we find their placement unsatisfactory.
This policy will be reviewed biennially
This policy was reviewed & updated at a meeting of The Playbox committee held on 26th January 2026
Signed Chairperson: Jane Sharp
