Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. (Definition taken from the HM Government document together to safeguard ‘Working children 2015). Policy intention To safeguard children and promote welfare we will: Create an environment to encourage children to develop a positive self-image Provide positive role models and develop a safe culture where staff are confident to raise concerns about professional conduct Support to notice the softer signs of abuse and know what action to take Encourage children to develop a sense of independence and autonomy in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development Provide a safe and secure environment for all children Promote tolerance and acceptance of different beliefs, cultures and communities Help children to understand how they can influence and participate in decision-making and how to promote British values through play, discussion and role modelling Always listen to children Provide an environment where practitioners are confident to identify where children and families may need intervention and seek the help they need Share information with other agencies as appropriate. The nursery is aware that abuse does occur in our society and we are vigilant in identifying signs of abuse and reporting concerns. Our practitioners have a duty to protect and promote the welfare of children. Due to the many hours of care we are providing, staff may often be the first people to identify that there may be a problem. They may well be the first people in whom children confide information that may suggest abuse or to spot changes in a child’s behaviour which may indicate abuse. Our prime responsibility is the welfare and well-being of each child in our care. As such we believe we have a duty to the children, parents and staff to act quickly and responsibly in any instance that may come to our attention. This includes sharing information with any relevant agencies such as local authority services for children’s social care, health professionals or the police. All staff will work with other agencies in the best interest of the child, including as part of a multi-agency team, where needed. The nursery aims to: Keep the child at the centre of all we do Ensure staff are trained right from induction to understand the child protection and safeguarding policy and procedures, are alert to identify possible signs of abuse (including the signs known as softer signs of abuse), understand what is meant by child protection and are aware of the different ways in which children can be harmed, including by other children through bullying or discriminatory behaviour
Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. (Definition taken from the HM Government document ‘Working together to safeguard children 2015). Policy intention To safeguard children and promote welfare we will: Create an environment to encourage children to develop a positive self-image Provide positive role models and develop a safe culture where staff are confident to raise concerns about professional conduct Support to notice the softer signs of abuse and know what action to take Encourage children to develop a sense of independence and autonomy in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development Provide a safe and secure environment for all children Promote tolerance and acceptance of different beliefs, cultures and communities Help children to understand how they can influence and participate in decision-making and how to promote British values through play, discussion and role modelling Always listen to children Provide an environment where practitioners are confident to identify where children and families may need intervention and seek the help they need Share information with other agencies as appropriate. The nursery is aware that abuse does occur in our society and we are vigilant in identifying signs of abuse and reporting concerns. Our practitioners have a duty to protect and promote the welfare of children. Due to the many hours of care we are providing, staff may often be the first people to identify that there may be a problem. They may well be the first people in whom children confide information that may suggest abuse or to spot changes in a child’s behaviour which may indicate abuse. Our prime responsibility is the welfare and well-being of each child in our care. As such we believe we have a duty to the children, parents and staff to act quickly and responsibly in any instance that may come to our attention. This includes sharing information with any relevant agencies such as local authority services for children’s social care, health professionals or the police. All staff will work with other agencies in the best interest of the child, including as part of a multi-agency team, where needed. The nursery aims to: Keep the child at the centre of all we do Ensure staff are trained right from induction to understand the child protection and safeguarding policy and procedures, are alert to identify possible signs of abuse (including the signs known as softer signs of abuse), understand what is meant by child protection and are aware of the different ways in which children can be harmed, including by other children through bullying or discriminatory behaviour