SAFEGUARDING IS THE ACTION THAT IS TAKEN TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND PROTECT THEM FROM HARM. SAFEGUARDING A CHILD OR YOUNG ADULT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF A CHILD, THIS MUST BE REPORTED.
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Local Authority Designated Officers (LADOs) provide advice and guidance to employers and voluntary organisations that have concerns about a person working or volunteering with children and young people who may have behaved inappropriately or if information has been received that may constitute an allegation. For more information on how to make a referral visit: http://www.devon.gov.uk/lado or email ladosecure-mailbox@devon.gov.uk |
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Devon Safeguarding Children Board 01392 386067 http://www.devonsafeguardingchildren.org |
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Ofsted 0300 123 1231 enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted |
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NSPCC 0808 800 5000 help@nspcc.org.uk https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/safeguarding/ |
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M.A.S.H (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) For urgent safeguarding concerns 0345 155 1071 or email mashsecure@devon.gcsx.gov.uk https://new.devon.gov.uk/educationandfamilies/child-protection/making-a-mash-enquiry |
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To apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure go to:https://www.parentandchildnannies.co.uk/nannies/nanny-hub/dbs-checks/ |
View The Parent & Child Nanny Agency Safeguarding Policy
View A nanny’s guide to safeguarding