Safeguarding & Policies
How do we keep children safe?
Every Kid Ease nursery follows clear safeguarding procedures and robust safety practices that are regularly reviewed and updated. All staff receive safeguarding training and understand their responsibility to recognise concerns, respond appropriately and ensure children receive the support they need. Our open and collaborative safeguarding culture puts children’s safety first.
Ofsted inspections consistently recognise the strength of safeguarding across our nurseries and the positive culture that places children’s wellbeing and safety first.
We achieve this through:
- Rigorous safer recruitment procedures
- Enhanced DBS checks and suitability checks for staff
- Designated Safeguarding Leads in every nursery
- Regular safeguarding, Prevent and child protection training
- Strong partnerships with safeguarding agencies and professionals
- Secure premises and robust collection procedures
- Regular risk assessments and health and safety checks
- A designated Health and Safety Officer at every nursery, with two members of our senior management team holding IOSH qualifications.
- Clear policies and procedures that are reviewed regularly
Safer Recruitment
All employees undergo a comprehensive safer recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checks, identity verification, qualification checks, references and safeguarding training. Staff do not begin working at the nursery until we have received and checked their enhanced criminal records and children’s barred list checks and completed the required pre-employment suitability checks.
Training & professional development
Safeguarding training forms part of every employee’s induction and continues throughout their employment with Kid Ease.
Staff receive regular training and updates to ensure they remain confident in recognising concerns, understanding safeguarding risks and following appropriate procedures. Designated Safeguarding Leads receive additional specialist training to support their role.
Safe & secure environments
Each nursery has procedures in place to ensure children remain safe throughout the day.
These include secure entry systems, visitor management procedures, authorised collection arrangements, daily safety checks, safe sleeping procedures, health and hygiene protocols and regular risk assessments of environments, resources and activities.
All of our settings have trained first aiders on site and clear procedures for managing accidents, illnesses, allergies and medical conditions.
Working with families & professionals
Safeguarding is most effective when families, nurseries and professionals work together.
Our teams work closely with parents, health professionals, local authorities and other agencies to ensure children receive the help and support they need. Concerns are recorded appropriately, managed sensitively and, where necessary, referred through local safeguarding procedures.
Safeguarding leadership
Every Kid Ease nursery has trained Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Deputy DSLs responsible for safeguarding within their setting.
Safeguarding across the group is overseen by Amy Britton, Head of Childcare & Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead. Amy provides safeguarding leadership across the group and supports nursery teams with safeguarding concerns, referrals and ongoing professional development.
What should I do if I have a safeguarding concern?
If you have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, please speak to your Nursery Manager or a member of the safeguarding team.
All concerns are taken seriously and responded to in accordance with safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.
Ready to explore your options?
Book a visit, speak with a Nursery Manager or contact us to discuss availability, funding and start dates.