Protecting the welfare of children in our care

Safeguarding

Snapdragons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, staff and families who spend time with us.

At Snapdragons, we endeavour to:

  • Establish a safe environment for children to flourish

  • Practice safe recruitment for all persons employed to work at the nurseries

  • Raise awareness of safeguarding and child protection issues

  • Support vulnerable children, staff and families in accordance with Child Protection procedures

  • Educate and inform our teams to ensure robust practice and procedures in Safeguarding

Visitor Lanyards detail the Designated Safeguarding Leads for each nursery setting. Please ensure you are familiar with this information upon arrival.

If there are any concerns following your visit, or you wish to speak to a different professional the company Safeguarding Lead can be contacted on:

01225 375017 - Hayley Fitton-Cook

Thank you in advance and we look forward to welcoming you to Snapdragons Nursery.

Please read the following information to understand the responsibilities you as a visitor have when onsite at a Snapdragons setting. All visitor are expected to:

  • Provide up to date DBS certification (where possible)

  • Stay within expected areas and to be accompanied by a staff member at all times (unless otherwise verified)

  • Raise any concerns with the nursery Safeguarding lead as detailed on visitor lanyards

  • Behave in a respectful manner

  • Never to be alone with a child

  • Do not make remarks or ‘jokes’ to any children or staff members in a personal, discriminatory or offensive manner

  • To make no reference to a person’s sexuality, physicality, ethnicity or to make any comment that may embarrass or humiliate

  • Not initiate any physical contact with a child or staff member

  • Maintain confidentiality with regards to names, photographs or anything else that would identify the child, staffing team or the nursery

  • Not use any photography or recording devices unless approved and witnessed by the nursery Safeguarding lead (i.e. maintenance needs), photos of staff members must not be taken without permission, photos of children are not permitted.

  • If a child discloses sensitive information or makes any comment that raises concern please speak immediately to the nursery Safeguarding Lead.