The Prevent Duty
Part of our Safeguarding work aims to ensure that children are protected from extremism and radicalisation. We follow guidance from the Department of Education, The Prevent Duty advice June 2015; upholding the four requirements:- Risk Assessment, Working in Partnership, Staff Training and IT Policies.
Protecting Families
All of our nurseries are dedicated to support families through good communication and multi-agency working. In order to support families who may be experiencing domestic abuse we are signed up to a information sharing programme called Operation Encompass. This is an initiative from Hertfordshire constabulary’s safeguarding referral hub. If you as a parent ever feel vulnerable at home to domestic abuse we understand the impact this will have on your child and will do all we can to support you. For more information about Operation Encompass please click here.
Health and Hygiene
We work hard to teach children the first steps in looking after themselves. For example, washing hands after using the toilet, wearing a coat when it is cold, not staying in the sun too long and wiping noses properly.
We will always alert you to any incidence of something contagious such as chickenpox; likewise we would ask that you treat your child’s condition promptly and if appropriate keep them at home until they are better. We can advise you about symptoms to look out for or alternatively ask at your clinic or doctor’s surgery.