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of children; to work together with other agencies to ensure adequate arrangements exist
within our setting to identify, and support those children who are suffering harm or are
likely to suffer significant harm. We recognise that all staff and management have a full and
active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child’s welfare is our
paramount concern.

The proprietor should also ensure the following: -

 that the safeguarding and child protection policy is made available to parents and
carers.
 that all staff and volunteers are properly checked to make sure they are safe to work
with the children who attend our setting.
 that the setting has procedures for handling allegations of abuse made against
members of staff (including the Playleader/Manager) or volunteers.
 the safe and appropriate use of cameras, mobile devices (e.g. smart watches)
phones, technology and on-line equipment within the setting.
 the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 which places a duty on early years and
childcare providers “to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being
drawn into terrorism” (The Prevent Duty) is implemented, taking into account the
Devon Children and Families Partnership (DCFP) ‘Prevent’ policies, protocols and
procedures and ensuring the Fundamental British Values are implemented as stated
in the EYFS.
 a Safeguarding Designated Lead (SDL) is appointed who has lead responsibility for
dealing with all safeguarding issues in our setting.
o The Safeguarding Designated Lead is Felicity Sluman If they are not available
then contact
o The Deputy Safeguarding Designated Lead Chloe Tossel. (This/these person/s
can also be contacted with any safeguarding concerns).
 Identify the Named Member of the Trustees/Committee for Safeguarding
o Safeguarding Committee Named Lead is Felicity Sluman
 Our procedures will be annually reviewed and up-dated.

The responsibilities for the Safeguarding Designated Lead (SDL) are: -

 to ensure that all safeguarding issues raised in setting are effectively responded to,
recorded and referred to the appropriate agency. Child Protection records will be
kept until the child is aged 21years.
 All adults, (including volunteers) new to our setting will be made aware of this policy
and the procedures for child protection, the name and contact details of the
Safeguarding Designated Lead and have these explained, as part of their induction
into the setting.
 Be responsible for arranging the settings safeguarding training for all staff and
volunteers who work with the children and young people. The SDL must ensure that
the safeguarding training takes place at least every three years for all; which they
can deliver in-house provided they are linked in to the support and quality assurance
process offered by the Local Authority and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.