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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Oasis Play Nursery

Policy Review Date: September 2026

Next Review Date: September 2027

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Jessica Miller

Deputy DSL: Jessica Miller

Safeguarding Statement

At Oasis Play Nursery, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a safe, caring, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is protected from harm, valued as an individual and given the opportunity to thrive. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Our Aims

  • Protect children from maltreatment.
  • Prevent impairment of children’s health or development.
  • Ensure children grow up in safe and effective care.
  • Promote children’s welfare at all times.
  • Work closely with parents, carers and outside agencies.
  • Ensure safeguarding remains central to everything we do.

Legal Framework

  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework
  • Children Act 1989 and 2004
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education (where relevant)
  • Childcare Act 2006
  • Prevent Duty Guidance
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • UK GDPR

Types of Abuse

  • Physical Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Neglect
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
  • Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
  • Forced Marriage
  • Honour-Based Abuse
  • Radicalisation and Extremism
  • Online Abuse
  • Grooming
  • Modern Slavery
  • County Lines

Staff Responsibilities

  • Put children’s welfare first.
  • Be vigilant to signs of abuse.
  • Record concerns immediately.
  • Report concerns to the DSL.
  • Maintain professional boundaries.
  • Never promise confidentiality to a child.
  • Attend safeguarding training.
  • Follow safer working practices.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

The DSL manages safeguarding concerns, makes referrals where appropriate, liaises with external agencies, maintains confidential records, supports staff, ensures safeguarding training is up to date and reviews safeguarding procedures.

Recognising Concerns

  • Unexplained injuries
  • Sudden behavioural changes
  • Fear of certain adults
  • Poor hygiene
  • Persistent hunger
  • Sexualised behaviour inappropriate for age
  • Frequent absences
  • Disclosure from a child
  • Concerns raised by another professional

Responding to a Disclosure

  • Stay calm.
  • Listen carefully.
  • Believe the child.
  • Reassure them they have done the right thing.
  • Do not ask leading questions.
  • Record exactly what was said.
  • Report immediately to the DSL.
  • Never investigate concerns yourself.

Recording Concerns

All safeguarding concerns must be recorded promptly, factually, signed, dated and stored securely.

Confidentiality

Safeguarding information will only be shared where necessary to protect a child and in accordance with safeguarding legislation.

Safer Recruitment

  • Enhanced DBS checks
  • Identity verification
  • Reference checks
  • Employment history checks
  • Right to work checks
  • Qualification verification

Training

All staff receive safeguarding induction, regular updates, Prevent training, online safety awareness and annual refresher training.

Mobile Phones, Cameras and Social Media

  • Personal mobile phones must not be used in childcare areas.
  • Only authorised nursery devices may be used.
  • Photographs require parental consent.
  • Images are stored securely.
  • Children are never identified publicly without permission.
  • Staff must not discuss children on social media.

Online Safety

Children are protected from inappropriate content, online grooming, cyberbullying and unsafe use of technology.

Prevent Duty

Staff receive Prevent training and understand how to recognise and report concerns relating to radicalisation and extremism.

Whistleblowing

Staff are encouraged to report unsafe practice or safeguarding concerns. Genuine concerns will be investigated and staff will not suffer detriment for raising them.

Allegations Against Staff

Any allegation against a member of staff will be reported immediately to the DSL (or provider if the allegation concerns the DSL), the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) where appropriate, and Ofsted where required.

Working with Parents

We work in partnership with families, but where a child may be at risk of significant harm, referrals may be made without parental consent where legally appropriate.

Visitors

  • All visitors must sign in.
  • Visitors may be supervised where appropriate.
  • Unauthorised unsupervised access to children is not permitted.

Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if legislation changes or following safeguarding learning reviews.

Commitment

Oasis Play Nursery is committed to ensuring every child feels safe, respected, protected and valued. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy
Oasis Play Nursery

Policy Review Date: September 2027

Statement

Oasis Play Nursery is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), is valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential.

Aims

  • Provide equal opportunities for all children.
  • Identify additional needs as early as possible.
  • Work closely with parents and carers.
  • Work in partnership with outside professionals where appropriate.
  • Ensure children with SEND are fully included in nursery life.
  • Meet the requirements of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act 2010.

Our SENDCO

SEND Coordinator (SENDCO): [Insert Name]
Deputy SENDCO: [Insert Name]

Identification of SEND

  • Regular observations and assessments.
  • Discussions with parents and carers.
  • Progress reviews.
  • Advice from health visitors or other professionals.
  • Referrals to specialist services where appropriate.

Supporting Children with SEND

  • Individual support plans where required.
  • Reasonable adjustments to activities and the environment.
  • Differentiated learning opportunities.
  • Close partnership working with families.
  • Access to external agencies such as Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology and Portage where appropriate.

Working with Parents

Parents and carers are recognised as a child's first educators. We involve families in planning, reviewing progress and agreeing next steps.

Transition

We support smooth transitions into nursery, between rooms and when children move to school by sharing relevant information with parents and receiving settings, with consent where required.

Training

Staff receive ongoing SEND training and the SENDCO undertakes additional professional development to ensure current knowledge and best practice.

Monitoring and Review

This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if legislation or guidance changes.

Commitment

Oasis Play Nursery is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment where every child can learn, develop and thrive regardless of their individual needs or abilities.

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Privacy Notice (UK GDPR)
Oasis Play Nursery

Policy Review Date: September 2026

Next Review Date: September 2027

Our Commitment

Oasis Play Nursery is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of children, parents, carers, staff and visitors. We process personal data lawfully, fairly and transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

  • Child's personal details and emergency contacts
  • Parent and carer contact information
  • Attendance records
  • Learning and development records
  • Medical, dietary and allergy information
  • Funding information where applicable
  • Photographs and videos where consent has been given
  • Staff employment records

Why We Collect Information

  • To provide safe childcare
  • To meet our legal and safeguarding responsibilities
  • To support children's learning and development
  • To communicate with parents and carers
  • To comply with Ofsted and other legal requirements

How We Protect Your Information

  • Secure storage of paper and electronic records
  • Access restricted to authorised staff
  • Confidential handling of personal information
  • Secure disposal of records when no longer required

Sharing Information

Information is only shared where required by law, for safeguarding purposes, or with organisations supporting your child's care or education where appropriate.

Your Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion where applicable
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Contact

If you have any questions about how Oasis Play Nursery uses your personal information, please contact the Nursery Manager or Registered Provider.

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