Nothing is more important than the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care.

• We have comprehensive policies and procedures in line with Early Years Foundation Stage and Ofsted requirements which are reviewed and updated regularly. Every member of our staff team and parents/carers of children at TippyToes are provided with a full copy of all of our Polices and Procedures.
• Safe recruitment practices ensure all staff are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) cleared and references followed up prior to commencing employment
• We ensure that our staffing arrangements and ratios of staff to children meet requirements and the needs of every child in our care and ensure their safety
• We give all staff a thorough induction and ongoing training to support their ongoing professional development and to keep them up to date with policies, procedures, safeguarding and welfare requirements
• We have a Fire Safety Policy and an Emergency Evacuation Procedure which is practiced regularly by staff with the children
• We have trained first aiders on site at all times
• We carry out robust risk assessments which are reviewed on a regular basis

If you have a Child Protection or Safeguarding concern please speak to:

Cátia Moreira: Designated Safeguarding Lead - 01908222841 / Out of Hours - 07956803541

Emma Simms: Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - 01908222841