We are fully committed to protecting all of the children in our care.

A any concerns we have will be dealt with in a professional manner following all of the guideline as set down by the Area Child Protection Committee [ACPC]

All staff are required to report any concerns immediately to the manager if that person is unavailable then the next senior person should be informed.

If we have a concern the parent/carer will be approached first, asked some questions in a subtle way as to obtain an explanation.

If we still have a concern the parents will be told this and also that we have a legal right to report our concerns to social services/ Ofsted.

Any concerns we may have regarding a child will be forwarded to Social services/Ofsted. Confidentiality will be up held at all times by all concerned. We will then follow the advice they give us.

The designated person for child protection is Diane Westley, Manager of the Wishing Well Day Nursery.

The staff member will be asked for a full statement of events and told we have to inform Ofsted and the ACPC. They may have to be temporarily suspended from the nursery depending on the severity of the accusation.

• Ofsted and the ACPC will be informed of the accusation.
• We will help in any investigation that will take place.
• Confidentiality will be up held by all concerned at all times.

Rushcliffe Social Services Tel: (0115) 854 6000 (for all new referrals)

The Hall (0115) 914 1500
Bridgford Road
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG2 6AD