🛡️Safeguarding & policies

At our nursery, the safety, wellbeing, and protection of every child is our absolute priority. We take our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and are committed to creating a secure, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.

We work in partnership with families and external professionals to ensure that all children are protected from harm and supported in their development. Our approach is guided by national safeguarding legislation, best practice in early years, and a strong culture of care and accountability.

Our safeguarding commitment

We are committed to:

  • Keeping children safe from harm, abuse, and neglect

  • Promoting their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing

  • Supporting families with care, sensitivity, and respect

  • Working closely with external agencies where necessary to protect children

  • Creating a safe and inclusive environment for every child

All staff understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we maintain a culture where concerns can be raised openly and acted upon promptly.

Trained and qualified staff

Every member of our team receives regular training in:

  • Safeguarding and child protection

  • Prevent duty and radicalisation awareness

  • First aid and emergency response

  • Health and safety

  • Safe recruitment and professional conduct

We ensure that all staff are fully vetted through enhanced DBS checks before working with children.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Our nursery has a named Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who is responsible for overseeing all safeguarding matters.

The DSL ensures that:

  • Safeguarding concerns are handled appropriately

  • Staff are supported in raising concerns

  • We work in partnership with local authorities and external agencies when required

  • Policies are regularly reviewed and updated

Parents are welcome to speak to the DSL if they have any concerns about their child’s safety or wellbeing.

Safe and secure environment

To keep children safe, we have:

  • Secure entry and exit systems

  • Clear procedures for drop-off and collection

  • Regular risk assessments of all indoor and outdoor areas

  • Strict visitor protocols

  • Staff supervision at all times

Only authorised adults are permitted to collect children, and identification may be requested when necessary.

Our key policies

We follow comprehensive policies that guide our practice, including (but not limited to):

  • Safeguarding and child protection policy

  • Health and safety policy

  • Behaviour management policy

  • Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy

  • Allergies and medication policy

  • Illness and exclusion policy

  • Data protection and privacy policy

  • Complaints procedure

These policies are reviewed regularly and updated in line with current legislation and best practice.

Working with families

We believe that strong communication with parents is essential for keeping children safe and happy.

If we ever have a concern about a child’s wellbeing, we will work sensitively and transparently with families while following our legal responsibilities to protect children.

We also encourage parents to raise any concerns, questions, or feedback at any time.

Access to policies

Full copies of our policies are available upon request. Please speak to the nursery manager or contact us via email if you would like to view any of our documents.

Our promise

Your child’s safety comes first in everything we do. We are dedicated to providing a secure, caring, and supportive environment where children feel protected, valued, and free to learn and grow.