The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools

 

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Within the Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools we are committed to building a ‘culture of safety’ in which children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected from abuse and harm in all areas of our service delivery. We strongly support policy and procedures that protect the health and happiness of children enabling them to participate in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm.

Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Federation

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Designated Teacher for Children Looked After and Previously Looked After

 

Helen Dummett (Executive Head Teacher)

She can be contacted on 01325 380 802/380785 or email:  helen.dummett@darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk

 

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead 

Cheryl Theakston: Deputy Executive Headteacher)

She can be contacted on 01325 380 785 or email cheryl.theakston@darlingtonnurseryschools.org.uk

 

We also have Designated Safeguarding Officers who are:

 

Sarah Chandler (Federation Key Educator and Deputy Lead for Holiday Club)

Lisa McClean (Senior Early Years Educator - Borough Road Nursery School)

Diane Drummond (Administrator - Borough Road Nursery School)

Sharon Colvin (Administrator - George Dent Nursery School)

Katie Taylor (Senior Early Years Lead Educator and Sustainability Lead - George Dent Nursery School)

 

The NSPCC has lots of useful information around safeguarding and you can find their website here

Below you can read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy in full, find details of Darlington Borough Council's Children's Access Point and also information about Operation Encompass, which supports children and young people affected in any way by domestic abuse.

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 Children's Initial Advice Team (CIAT)

Should you have a concern about a child or young person, please contact the Children's Initial Advice Team on 01325 406222.

It is open bewteen the hours of:

Monday - Thursday 8.30am-5.00pm

Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

If you need to get in touch out of hours please contact the Emergency Duty Team on 01642 524552