At Little Acorns we take the safeguarding of children very seriously. Safeguarding is weaved into everything we do from snack procedures to cleaning, risk assessments to staff training, accident forms to attendance records. It covers all things health and safety through to child protection.
Many of our policies are related to safeguarding children in some form. Our main safeguarding policy is viewable on the About Us/Policies tab.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you have concerns about a child, please don’t wait to tell anyone. The following phone numbers are to be able to report any concerns and also for advice and support.
Wokingham MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) – 01189 088 002 triage@wokingham.gov.uk If calling after 5pm or weekend/bank holiday (emergency that can’t wait till the following day) call 0134 435 1999
NSPCC – NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC For adults concerned about a child call: 0808 800 500. For children and young people who need help call: 0800 1111
National Society for Prevention of Cruelty – 0808 800 5000
Thames Valley Police – 0845 8505 505
If you feel a child is in immediate danger, please contact the police on 999.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of staff.