* For the purpose of this publication the term ‘parents’ will be used to describe all types of primary caregivers, such as biological and adoptive parents, foster carers and guardians.

 

We are committed to promoting the health and well-being of the children in our care.

 

Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is proven to be a health risk and therefore in accordance with legislation, we operate a strict no smoking/vaping policy within the setting’s buildings and grounds. It is illegal to smoke in enclosed places.

 

All people attending the setting must abstain from smoking/vaping while on the premises. This applies to staff, students, parents, carers, contractors, and any other visitors.

 

Staff accompanying children on outings, are not permitted to smoke/vape. We also request that any parents  accompanying children on outings refrain from smoking/vaping while caring for the children.

 

Staff must not smoke/vape while wearing the setting uniform. It is imperative that staff are positive role models to children and promote a healthy lifestyle therefore if staff choose to smoke/vape during breaks, they are asked to change into their own clothing and smoke/vape away from the main entrance/ premises.

 

We respect that smoking/vaping is a personal choice, although as an organisation we support healthy lifestyles. We follow Public Health England advice and we can help staff and parents to stop smoking/vaping by:

• Providing factsheets and leaflets
• Providing information of local help groups
• Providing details of the NHS quit smoking helpline – www.smokefree.nhs.uk
• Offering information regarding products that are available to help stop smoking

 

 

 

This policy was adopted on	Signed on behalf of the setting	Date for review
05.08.2025	Irma Cameron	01.08.2026