Safeguarding
Hive
Rules
Have Fun!
Be Safe!
We believe if children follow these two rules, they can understand every decision they make. We will ask them “Why is running with scissors breaking our rules?”
Then they begin to understand: “It breaks one of the rules- we are not safe. Because if we trip, we might hurt ourselves, and that is not keeping me safe”
THINK: “What if I’m right”
NOT: “What if I’m wrong”
Security & CCTV
Ensuring the security of children, staff, parents/carers and visitors is of utmost importance to us. We have formulated comprehensive security processes within the Nursery and a sign-in/sign-out system for all visitors.
We have also installed extensive CCTV systems in our nurseries to ensure the safety of the children, staff, parents/carers and visitors. Strict policies are in place to ensure the correct use and maintenance of CCTV systems, in line with guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Health & Safety
At Miss B’s Nursery, we provide an inspiring early learning environment in which children can learn and develop, whilst maintaining high standards of health and safety for all of the children under our care and our employees.
All our staff are Paediatric First Aid Trained.
There are set procedures for administering medicines, fire evacuation and in the event of an accident.
Risk assessments are in place to help us identify and reduce potential risks within the nursery.
Half-termly fire and lockdown drills will be carried out with the children, with dates and times recorded.
We provide information, training, and supervision to help develop and promote a strong health and safety culture within the nursery, for the benefit of children, staff, and parents.
Online Safety
Below are some useful links to help manage Online Safety at home:
Our Safeguarding Team
Kayleigh Botha (Manager) & Our Deputy DSLs
Are you worried about a child?
Contact the West Sussex Children’s Services – Integrated Front Door (IFD)
Phone : 01403 229 900
Email : wschildrenservices@westsussex.gov.uk
You can also complete an online referral form via the West Sussex County Council website:
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Out of Hours Emergency: 0330 222 6664
If you think a child is in immediate danger, you should call the police on 999
For further information about safeguarding children in West Sussex, please visit:
Key safeguarding contacts in West Sussex:
Designated Doctor (Safeguarding Children): via Sussex NHS Safeguarding Team
Designated Nurse (Safeguarding Children): via Sussex NHS Safeguarding Team
Sussex Police Child Protection Team: Phone 101 and ask for the relevant child protection unit
Are you worried about a member of staff?
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
If you receive an allegation or have a concern regarding a member of staff working or volunteering with children, contact the LADO:
Phone : 0330 222 6450
Email : LADO@westsussex.gov.uk
Concerns may include a member of staff or volunteer who has:
- Behaved in a way that has harmed, or may have harmed, a child
- Possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child
- Behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates they may pose a risk of harm
- Behaved in a way that suggests they may not be suitable to work with children
If you have concerns or suspicions about a colleague, professional, or carer (including volunteers), you must report them.
You can also speak to Kayleigh Botha, Manager at Miss B’s Nursery, if they are not implicated. If they are, contact the Integrated Front Door using the details above.
We are Open
We are open 48 weeks a year
(We are off two weeks in Christmas & two weeks at the end of summer).
Opening Hours
Open 08:00 – 18:00
(Weekend Closed)
