As Early Years Practitioners we are dedicated to the welfare and safety of the children we are responsible for, their rights as individuals and their protection at all times Working Together to Safeguard Children .

Our aim is to work with parents, guardians, carers, volunteers, students and the community to ensure the children have a safe and happy start to their education.

We intend to create an environment in which children are safe from abuse and in any suspicion of abuse is promptly and appropriately responded to. All staff at Buttercups are trained in Safeguarding/child protection and update this training annually.

Buttercups Nursery Schools Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) are: Helen Akerman (Manager), Rebecca Varos (Deputy Manager), Lauren Welford (Curriculum Lead), Dawn Moody (Early Years Practitioner)

If you are a member of the public and wish to report any welfare/safeguarding concerns, please complete the online enquiry form or telephone:

0300 555 1384

Concerned about someone working with children?

If you have a concern about a member of staff working with children (in either a paid or voluntary capacity), contact the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).

This service no longer provides a telephone service, for information please refer to the Hampshire County website pages via www.hants.gov.uk and type in LADO, then select the ‘allegations against people in a position of trust’ option. This will take you to the initial enquiry or referral form.  These forms are prioritised.

For further guidance and the role of the LADO, please see Hampshire County Council’s guide on Allegations against people in a position of trust and the Allegations Against Staff or Volunteers HIPS Procedure.

For further Safeguarding advice and guidance please click on the links below…

https://www.hampshirescp.org.uk/
https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/leaflets/worried-about-a-child
https://www.gov.uk/complain-about-childcare