Child Protection
Recognising, responding to and reporting any concern about a child.
Our Nursery
Safeguarding Children is Everyone's Responsibility
The safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children in our care are our highest priorities.
A Culture of Professional Curiosity
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and is embedded throughout our daily practice. Our staff are encouraged to maintain professional curiosity, remain alert to anything that may cause concern, and always raise and share concerns with our safeguarding leads: Andri Kyriakidou, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and Christos Kyriakidis, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). It is also part of how we recruit and train our team, plan the nursery day and greet families each morning — every member of our team shares responsibility for children's safety and knows how to act on a concern.
Some of the areas our safeguarding practice covers.
Safer Recruitment
Careful checks and references for everyone who works with our children.
Staff Training
All staff receive safeguarding training appropriate to their role.
Supervision & Safety
Children are supervised at all times, with secure entry to the building and garden.
Allegations & Concerns
Clear procedures for managing any concern about an adult.
Children's Wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing, behaviour support and each child's sense of belonging.
Information Sharing
Sharing information proportionately, confidentially and lawfully.
Working with Families & Agencies
Open partnership with parents, and with external agencies when required.
Our Safeguarding Policy
Our full Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy is available to read or download below, alongside our Attendance Policy. All our other policies are available on request at the setting.