Child Protection

 

Due to the many hours of care we are providing for a child, it is possible that the staff of 1st Class Pre-School may be the primary people to become aware of a problem, even before the parent/carer. Should any member of staff have concerns for the welfare of any child, they will immediately take the matter up with the senior member of staff.

Parents should be aware that 1st Class Pre-School will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of the children. In cases where the Nursery has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse the staff have no alternative but to follow Local Authority Child Protection Procedures and inform the Isle of Man Child Protection Committee.

 

Department of Social Services Division

Children & families Initial Response

2nd Floor Murray House

Mount Havelock

Douglas, IM1 2SF

686179

 

Responsibilities of all staff

 

In the event of a member of staff having a child protection concern about a child they will immediately inform the nursery manager and record accurately the event(s) giving rise to the concern noting dates and times.

 

Informing Parents

 

Parents are normally the first point of contact.   If a suspicion of abuse is recorded, parents are informed at the same time as a report is made

 

Confidentiality

 

• All suspicions and investigations are kept confidential and shared only with those who need to know.

 

• Any information is shared under the guidance of the Children and Young Persons Act 2001.

 

 

 

 

 

Training

 

• All staff has under gone Isle of Man Child Protection training and will also attend future training in this area when necessary.

 

• All staff are aware of the procedures to follow in cases of suspected abuse.