CYF Standards For Approved OSCAR Programmes
CYF consulted with OSCAR service providers, and other interested stakeholder, to develop the 11 standards (or rather standard 'areas') by which an OSCAR service is approved. Suitable policies and procedures must be in place to account for:
- Programme environment
- Programme operation
- Health and Safety
- Child Protection
- Supervision
- Emergencies
- Staff
- Buildings and Facilities
- Recordkeeping
- Finance
- Camps (if delivered during holidays, though this often covers 24 hour or overnight, including sleeping arrangements)
While these 11 standards form the basis of approval, CYF is really looking for the right:
- Systems
- Venue
- People
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