Safeguarding Information
At Westminster Nursery we take safeguarding our children as a high priority.
Our safeguarding team are Mrs Connor (Headteacher) as lead, Mrs Smith and Miss Barlow (class teachers) as safeguarding deputies. However, all staff have completed safeguarding training so if you have any concerns please speak to a member of the team.
We are teaching the children about staying safe each day in simple ways such as how to use scissors, items which can burn, walking with an adult, crossing the road etc. We encourage our children to think about ways to stay safe and healthy. We adopt our safeguarding policy from Cheshire East. You can find a copy at the end of this page if you would like more information.
Resources which may be of use to parents:
Mental health support/Wellbeing/Mindfulness
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people/top-parenting-tips/
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/mental-health-wellbeing/?age=toddler
The NSPCC has created an information and advice resource for parents/careers of young people with anxiety
Professionals, parents and young people can be directed to the Young Addaction Pan Cheshire social media pages for daily updates, resources, tips and support
https://www.facebook.com/Pan-Cheshire-Missing-and-Child-Exploitation-Service-1039465136264241
https://twitter.com/PanCheshireMFH
The fearless.org website has a range of free downloadable educational resources which include topics such as CSE awareness, County Lines, Gangs and Knife Crime. They can be used to support and educate both young people and professionals:
https://www.fearless.org/en/professionals/resources/downloads
BBC OWN IT - Safer Internet App for Young People
The BBC Own It App is designed to help young people return to learning. It has videos and articles on topics including dealing with mean comments, reconnecting with friends, posting photos safely and back-to-school bedtime routines.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/blog/helping-young-people-get-back-school-ready-bbc-own-it
Online Safety Films
The UK Safer Internet Centre has published a blog featuring a series of short films created during lockdown by young people across the UK to inspire their peers to stay safe online and make the most of the internet. This could be a helpful resource for professionals to use to supplement online safety work though can also be directly accessed via parents, carers or young people.
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/blog/watch-online-safety-films-created-young-people
Other Resources for Parents
http://parentinfo.org/article/Instagram-what-are-the-issues
Child sexual exploitation
http://www.cheshireeastlscb.org.uk/professionals/child-sexual-exploitation.aspx
Children's Health Guide (Newborn to Preteen)
http://www.drugwatch.com/health/children/
Internet safety
Information about online scares or suicide challenges can be found at:
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/theres-a-viral-scare-online-what-should-I-do/
The Cheshire East bullying website ia available with advice and support for pupils and parents
Sexual Abuse
NSPCC helpline: 0800136663 or email [email protected]
NSPCC Speak out Stay safe: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/speak-out-stay-safe
Pants are Private: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/
Think you know website: https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/
Disrespect Nobody: https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/
If you are worried about the messages someone is sending online please contact https://ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
