Safeguarding is a fundamental part of early years provision. Parents should feel able to ask how a setting keeps children safe and how concerns are handled.
Questions to ask
- Who are the designated safeguarding leads?
- How are visitors managed?
- How are staff recruited and checked?
- How are accidents and incidents recorded?
- How can parents raise a concern?
You do not need to be an expert in safeguarding. A good setting should be willing to explain its arrangements clearly.
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