Safeguarding Information
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
Health, Safety and Welfare
The health, safety and welfare of all children is of paramount importance. We provide an environment that allows children to gain self-confidence, self-esteem, and independence through child-led activities and encouragement from caring staff.
We allow children to explore the world around them, learning how to manage their own risks and experiment using their ideas. We support children to understand boundaries and work together to create an atmosphere of cooperation and respect, showing consideration for each other’s needs.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding children and aim to create a culture of vigilance. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are a community and all those directly connected - staff, parents, families, pupils and visitors - have an essential role to play in making it a safe, secure and happy environment for all.
Children in our care have the right to protection regardless of age, gender, race, culture, background or disability. They have a right to be safe in our setting.
In line with our child protection policy, should you have any concerns about a child’s health, safety, or welfare, speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible.
Staff and Volunteers
Children at our setting are never left unsupervised. There is a minimum of two members of staff on the premises at any one time and we operate according to the EYFS standards on adult to child ratios. Volunteers are never left to work unsupervised and are asked to sign a volunteer agreement. All staff have a responsibility to report concerns they have about a child.
In addition to our safeguarding leads, all our caring staff work hard to establish positive relationships with and between our children as well as their parents. Our Key Person system strengthens these bonds.
Gemma Gammon
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
freespiritseducation@outlook.com
07753 620246
Sophie Kiely
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
freespiritscentremanager@outlook.com
07375 229926
Policies and Links
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
Early Years Foundation Stage 2023
Click here to download this statutory framework for group providers of childcare for children aged 0-5 (we also adhere to requirements of the childcare register for children aged 5+).