Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement
At Chestnut Nursery School we strongly recognise the need for vigilant awareness of safeguarding issues. All staff have received appropriate training and induction so they understand their roles and responsibilities and are confident about carrying them out.
Staff, pupils, parents and governors feel secure that they can raise any issues or concerns about the safety or welfare of children and know that they will be listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by maintaining an ethos of safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children, young people and protecting staff.
We have a duty to refer and safeguarding issues to external agencies that need to be involved.
Our Designated Safeguarding Officer is Sarah Baker and the Deputy Designated Lead for child protection is Emma Taggart or Cathryn Boxall. Our Safeguarding Governor is Nathalie Schwegmann.
It is the responsibility of all adults to ensure the safeguarding of children
Supporting our Families
At Chestnut Nursery School we have a dedicated team of professionals who are here to support children and their families if required. We have close links to Family Support Workers, School Nurses, Health Visitors and many more professionals with a broad range of skills that can offer support to many families.
If you feel that you might need support with any number of situations or just a bit of advice please contact Emma Taggart, or any member of staff you feel comfortable with. All information shared with staff members is confidential. If that staff member is concerned for the safety of a child and then the appropriate agencies will be informed.
Links you may find useful
Chestnut children’s centre offer family support, children’s activity groups, parent workshops and much more.
Public Health Nursing Team offers a range of free NHS and social care services, call 0333 234 1902 or visit https://childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/public-health-nursing/
Devon safeguarding children website – click below.
