Kingswood Nursery SchoolHow do we keep your child safe?
Young children learn best when they feel safe and secure.
Safeguarding at Kingswood is a priority and everybody in the community is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the children.
How we enable children to be safe?
- Access to a curriculum which encourages risk taking
- We teach the language of consent
- Focus on promoting healthy habits
How do the Kingswood Team keep your child safe?
- More staff than not are paediatric first aid trained
- All staff receive annual Safeguarding training
- Carry out risk assessments when required
- Spend more time interacting with children than distracted by recording observations on devices
- Report concerns quickly
How does the Kingswood Community contribute to your child's safety?
- Mobile phones are not used in school grounds
- No smoking OR vaping in school grounds or outside the school fence
- They park considerately, and do not park on the yellow zigzags or block our neighbours driveways
- They keep gates shut
- They provide and use a password for pickup
- They inform us of changes to contact details, medical, allergy and family information immediately
- They ensure packed lunches are nut free
How does the Kingswood Leadership team ensure your child is safe?
- Designated Safeguarding Leads and Deputies in school
- Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding
- Follow Safer Recruitment practices
- Share relevant and up to date information with staff and families
- Ensure all staff have a full DBS check
- Respond to concerns raised by members of staff
- Attend regular training
- Update the Child Protection Policy annually and ensure statutory guidance is followed
- Demonstrate a professional curiosity
We have a statutory duty to report any concerns about the safety or welfare of children currently, or who have recently been, in our care.
Click here for our Child Protection Policy
