Safeguarding & security

• Main entrances are secured at all times, and access is only granted once we have identified who is requesting to enter the building.
• We have CCTV in every room, and at every building entrance, so we know exactly who is here with us every minute of the day.
• Each room is protected with an electronic lock, with access keys only given to authorised staff.
• All visitors must have an appointment and are asked to provide formal identification and must sign the visitors’ book before an experienced member of staff escorts them into the nursery.
• No mobile phones allowed in any area where the children are.
• Daily registers are completed so there is a full record of when children arrive and leave the nursery.
• All staff are carefully vetted during the interview process and everyone undergoes rigorous enhanced DBS checks . All references are followed up and DBS checks are reviewed regularly.
• As part of their continuing professional development, all staff must attend courses to keep their skills up to date, including risk assessment, health and safety and first aid.
• Fences and gates are always fully secured.
• Play equipment both inside and outside is checked regularly.

Parents and carers also play an important part in our security procedures:

• We ask for photo ID for anyone who is authorised by you to collect your child, as well as a password which must be given before your child is released. We must also be informed in advance that this person will be collecting your child.
• Strict security measures are in place if you or your nominated person are unable to collect your child.

Our full safeguarding policy is available on request – please ask a member of The Nursery staff if you would like to see a copy.