KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE

Our first responsibility is to keep all children safe. We understand that children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure and it is our aim to maintain the very highest standards of welfare and child protection.

We operate in a culture of honesty and openness, where all staff and trustees take responsibility for keeping children safe. We understand that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and we all must play our part.

All employees undertake regular safeguarding training and are fully aware of our safeguarding and child protection policies, including whistle blowing.

Our designated safeguarding lead is Karen Brown and our deputy safeguarding lead is Lynda Wilson. The person responsible for Child Protection on our Management Committee is our Chair, Lucy Sahota-Gunner.

What to do if you are worried about a child

If you are worried about a child or have any concerns or suspicions that a child is in danger, even if you are unsure, please contact the NSPCC's free helpline service to speak to a counsellor, they are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk/helpline

If you think a child is in immediate danger - don't delay – call the police on 999 or call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 , straight away.