Safeguarding Children in Basnett Street Nursery School

'Safeguarding children and protecting them from harm is everyone's responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play. If children and families are to receive the right help at the right time, everyone who comes into contact with them has a role to play in identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action.' 

• "Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for the purpose of this guidance as:

• Protecting Children from maltreatment

• Preventing the impairment of children`s mental and physical health or development

• Ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care, and

• Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes"

All staff and governors  have regular safeguarding training and receive a copy of  KCSiE 2022

Please see attached document: KCSiE 2023

The nursery school designated safeguarding lead (DSL) is Mrs Lindsay Ingham - Headteacher. If you have any safeguarding or welfare concerns, please speak to the DSL or a Deputy DSL: Ms Emma Barker - Lead Teacher &  Miss Elizabeth Hall - EYFS Teacher, Mrs Hayley Shaw - Family Support Worker

 For further information, please see our Safeguarding Policy which can be found below:

Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy 2023 2024