All the staff in the nursery school have a duty to monitor the physical and emotional well-being of the children in their care and to protect them from harm at all times.

Families may, from time to time, have problems that nursery staff can help with or they may be able to direct parents on to other services or professional staff.

However, if staff are concerned or suspicious that a child may be suffering from abuse they have a duty to follow the procedural guidelines, ‘Child Protection’ set out by the Leicestershire County Council.

Should a member of staff become aware or have suspicions of neglect or abuse of any child in our care they would report it to Diana Thompson.

When monitoring, staffs reporting must include a written log and include diagrams if necessary. The recording of full and clear information is essential for referral purposes and potential prosecution.

Records must be signed and dated.

Exactly what the child says should be recorded

Although this is a sensitive issue, it should be regarded as a way of maintaining the welfare of children and offering support to parents/carers.

Parent/carers who are unsure or unfamiliar about child protection or just want to know more, should ask the nursery staff for copies of ‘Child Protection’.

If any parent has a concern over any member of staff, they should contact Diana Thompson. 

Guidance can be accessed from the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (L.S.C.B.) at www.lrlscb.org or from the central duty desk on 0116 305 005.

The contact telephone number for the local Social Services Duty Officers at Melton Mowbray is:    01664 564698