Child Protection and Safeguarding

Parents/carers should be aware that Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children and Families will take any responsible action to ensure the safety of its children.

 

In cases where the Nursery/Centre staff have reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill-treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Head Teacher/Head of Centre will follow West Berkshire Child Protection procedures and inform Children’s Services of the concern.  Parents/Carers will be informed of concerns unless the Headteacher/Head of Centre believes that the safety of the child will be prejudiced by doing so.

 

The Named Designated Safeguarding Lead is:  Suzanne Taylor (Headteacher/Head of Centre)

The Named Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead is:  Nicola Eggbeer (Deputy Headteacher)

The Named Family Centre link for Child Protection is:  Marie Beasley (Senior Family Support Worker)

The Named Family Centre Deputy is:  Shelly Hambrecht (Family Centre Co-ordinator)

The Nominated Governor who is responsible for Safeguarding and Child Protection is:  Rebecca Hopkins

The Nominated Governor who is responsible for Children who are Looked After is:  Maureen Martin

 

All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection.  If you have any concerns about the safety of a child, you can speak to any member of staff.