Policies and Procedures

Helpful information and links...

If a child is at immediate risk call 999
Safeguarding and Community Safety Partnership, report a concern and seek advice about a child at risk can be contacted online or a referral can be made online using the referral form. https://bcssp.bathnes.gov.uk

The internet Watch Foundation (https://www.iwf.org.uk/) - to report illegal images including child sexual abuse materials

The child exploitation and online protection centre (https://www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting/) If worried about online abuse or the way that someone has been communicating online

Out of hour’s Emergency duty team - 01454 615165
Police-Public Protection Unit Duty Desk - 01225 842786
Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance - 01225 396339
Local authority designated officer - 01225 396810

OFSTED
Complaint and concerns - 0300 123 4666
Helpline - 0300 123 1231
Whistleblower -0300 123 3155
OFSTED provides guidance on how to make complaints about a childcare provider: 
Complaints procedure - Ofsted- GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For allegation against a staff member - LADO-01225 396810  
-Notify staff team of issue with respect of confidentiality
Reassurance and support should be offered to all parties involved.
The UK safer internet Centre helpline for professionals (https://www.sarerinternet.org.uk/professionals-online-safety-helpline)