1 – SAFEGUARDING POLICES
STATEMENT: Withycombe Raleigh Playgroup is committed to working with children, parents and the community to ensure the rights and safety of our children and to give them the very best start in life. Our Safeguarding policies, procedures and information are in the green safeguarding file which is accessible daily. Our designated Safeguarding Officer is Janet Hemmins, Deputy is Alison Cooper and Committee Safeguarding is Lucie Hopkins. A poster displaying these names and photographs is on our noticeboard.
If you are worried about a child or young person and want to talk to someone contact the MASH team on 0345 155 1071 or visit their website www.devon.gov.uk/childprotection
Online Safety: For advice to help keep your under 5 safe online, visit Think UK Now
Online Safety: For advice and information about keeping your children safe online and setting parental controls, visit the NSPCC website
And view the latest Online Safety Newsletter for Early Year here.
- 1.1 Children’s Rights and Entitlements
- 1.2 Safeguarding Policy 2018
- 1.3 Looked After Children
- 1.4 Uncollected Children
- 1.5 Missing Child
- 1.6 Online Safety
- 1.8 Whistleblowing Policy
2 – SUITABLE PEOPLE
3 – STAFF QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SUPPORT & SKILLS
4 -KEY PERSON
5 – STAFF:CHILD RATIOS
6 – HEALTH
- 6.1 Administering Medicines
- 6.2 Managing Children who are Sick Infectious or with Allergies
- 6.3 Recording and Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
- 6.4 Intimate Care
- 6.5 Food and Drink
7 – MANAGING BEHAVIOUR
8 – SAFETY & SUITABILITY OF PREMISES, ENVIRONMENT & EQUIPMENT
- 8.1 Health and Safety General Standards
- 8.2 Maintaining Childrens Safety and Security on Premises
- 8.3 Supervision of Children on Outings
- 8.4 Risk Assessment
- 8.5 Fire Safety and Emergency Evacuation Updated
- 8.6 Animals in the Setting
- 8.7 No Smoking
9 – EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
10 – INFORMATION & RECORDS