Whistle Blowing
For childminders ‘whistle-blowing’ means raising or reporting concerns relating to the welfare or safety of children and young people. Everyone who comes into contact with children and families in their everyday work has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
All childminders, their assistants, students on placement or volunteers have a responsibility to report abuse and malpractice to the relevant authorities when it is suspected or if they have concerns regarding the way in which children are being cared for, no matter whom they will be reporting.
All childminders, their assistants, students on placement or volunteers have a responsibility to report abuse and malpractice to the relevant authorities when it is suspected or if they have concerns regarding the way in which children are being cared for, no matter whom they will be reporting.
They should be watchful for any illegal, inappropriate, or unethical conduct, and should report anything of that nature that they become aware of if there is a failure to meet Ofsted standards of registration or welfare requirements of the EYFS.
If the concern is relating to a safeguarding issue, then the normal child protection procedures will be followed. Advice can be sought and issues reported to the LADO (0300 123 1650 – option 3) within 24hrs, through which a referral can be made. Their advice will be followed. Also support can be found at Morton Michel (0330 058 9861) or the NSPCC helpline (080 800 5000).
If the concern is relating to a safeguarding issue, then the normal child protection procedures will be followed. Advice can be sought and issues reported to the LADO (0300 123 1650 – option 3) within 24hrs, through which a referral can be made. Their advice will be followed. Also support can be found at Morton Michel (0330 058 9861) or the NSPCC helpline (080 800 5000).
Any allegations made against someone working at Little Acorns will be reported to Ofsted within 24hrs, and backed up by written means within 14 days.
LADO Number: 0300 123 1650 (option 3)
OFSTED email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk
Morton Michel membership: CHM1013193
Contact number: 0330 0558 9861
Email: childminder@mortonmichel.com
NSPCC Number: 0808 800 5000
LADO Number: 0300 123 1650 (option 3)
OFSTED email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk
Morton Michel membership: CHM1013193
Contact number: 0330 0558 9861
Email: childminder@mortonmichel.com
NSPCC Number: 0808 800 5000
Matters raised under this procedure will be investigated thoroughly, promptly, and confidentially by the LADO, and the outcome of the investigation will be reported back to the childminder. Childminders will not be victimised for raising a matter under this procedure.
If a childminder knowingly makes a malicious or false allegation against another childminder this will be dealt with.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If a childminder knowingly makes a malicious or false allegation against another childminder this will be dealt with.
If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Date: October 23
Signed: AOKane Date: 26.10.23
Signed: MOkane Date: 26.10.23
Signed: AOKane Date: 26.10.23
Signed: MOkane Date: 26.10.23