Our setting will work with children, parents and the community to ensure the rights and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Our safeguarding policy is based on the three key commitments of the Pre-school Learning Alliance Safeguarding Children Policy.

1) This is a summary of our procedures to inform parents/carers of the steps we will take if we have concerns. Please read the full policy for more details. If you would like to discuss this with staff please do not hesitate to ask us.

We are committed to building a 'culture of safety' in which children are protected from abuse and harm in all areas of our service delivery.

Our designated persons who co-ordinate child protection issues are:
• Kieran Gill Manager/Owner
• Baljit Gill - Manager/Curriculum Leader

2) We are committed to responding promptly and appropriately to all incidents or concerns of abuse that may occur and to work with statutory agencies in accordance with the procedures that are set down in 'What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused' (HMG 2006). (Subject to updates)

Any concerns about children will be raised with parents/carers in the first instance unless there are concerns about the child’s immediate safety.

We will discuss the concerns with parents and a record will be kept of the concerns and the discussion that follows with parents/carers.

If we are still concerned after discussions with parent/ carer we will refer the
concerns to the local authority children’s social care department and co-operate fully in any subsequent investigation.

We use the detailed procedures and reporting format : What to do if you’re worried A Child is being abused, DH et al,2006 – A copy of this is kept with this policy for all staff, volunteers and parents to access. (Subject to updates)