Windsor Montessori Policies

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 Smoke and Vape Free Policy V3

 

​References:

Education (Early Childhood Services) Regulations 2008, regulation 45, 46 Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres 2008, HS127, Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003, Smoke Free Environments Act #108, Workplaces and Public Areas, Part 1 #7(a): Smoking prohibited at school and early childhood education and care centres.

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Te Whāriki:

Mana atua/Wellbeing Goal 3: Tamariki experience an environment where they are kept safe from harm.

Mana whenua/Belonging Goal 3: Tamariki and their whānau experience an environment where they feel comfortable with the routines, customs and regular events.

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Statement of Intent:

Windsor Montessori Preschool operates a No Smoking/Vaping Policy in line with current legislation. The health and wellbeing of kaiako and tamariki is of the utmost importance at our preschool. Smoking/Vaping has proved to be a health risk, therefore the preschool operates a strict No Smoking/Vaping Policy within its premises and on the grounds. The policy applies to kaiako, parents/whānau/caregivers and visitors.

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Purpose: 

• To outline our preschool’s approach to maintaining a smoke/vape free environment.

• To provide tamariki with a healthy environment and promote healthy living and good habits for both tamariki and adults.

 

Procedures:

• No one is allowed to smoke/vape on the preschool’s property, whether inside or outside of our premises.

• Cigarette butts are not to be discarded on the preschool’s property, as these can easily be picked up by tamariki.

• Kaiako are not permitted to smoke/vape on the preschool’s property.

• If kaiako wish to smoke/vape during breaks, they must do so away from the preschool premises and must take steps to ensure their clothing does not carry an odour of smoke/vape within it upon their return. Kaiako will wash their hands before attending any tamaiti after smoking/vaping

• A Smoke/Vape free sign is displayed in a prominent position at the preschool.

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Date: November 2025

Review Date: November 2027

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