Safeguarding & Policies
At Scholars Childcare we are committed to safeguarding children.
At Scholars Childcare we work with children, parents, external agencies and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form.
Our aim is to safeguard children and promote their welfare, therefore, we will:
Ensure all staff are able to identify the signs and indicators of abuse, including the softer signs of abuse, and know what action to take.
Provide a safe and secure environment for all children.
Provide positive role models and develop a safe culture where staff are confident to raise concerns about professional conduct.
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.
Provide an environment where practitioners are confident to identify where children and families may need intervention and seek the help they need.
Encourage children to develop a sense of independence and autonomy in a way that is appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Create an environment to encourage children to develop a positive self-image.
Promote tolerance and acceptance of different beliefs, cultures and communities.
Always listen to children.
Share information with other agencies as appropriate.
​The nursery staff are 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. Staff working on the frontline with children and families are often the first people to identify a concern, observe changes in a child’s behaviour or receive information relating to indicators of abuse. 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.