Safeguarding At Scallywags

Safeguarding at Scallywags Nursery

At Scallywags Nursery, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. Safeguarding means protecting children from harm, ensuring they are safe and well cared for, and taking action when there are concerns about a child’s welfare.

Our staff are fully trained in safeguarding and child protection procedures. If you ever have a concern about a child’s safety or wellbeing — whether it’s your own child or another — please speak to us as soon as possible.

If you have a concern you can contact:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):

Melbourne site: Sarah Butler / Demi Pass / Rebecca Day / Denise Horton-Bradley / Jessica Robson / Kerry Emerton on: 01332 862188

Melbourne@scallywagsnursery.com

Chellaston site: Mary Attwater / Linzey Gretton / Tara Davis / Fiona Green / Nicole May on: 01332 705070

Chellaston@scallywagsnursery.com

All conversations are treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

If you need help or support

If you’re worried about a child or need advice, you can also contact:

Derbyshire

Local Authority Children’s Services Call Derbyshire: 01629 533190. Choose the option for urgent child protection calls.

For other general public concerns: Call Derbyshire at 01629 533190 to discuss concerns with someone who can direct you to the right services.

Derby City

For urgent safeguarding concerns during working hours (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) contact the Derby City Council First Contact Team at 01332 641172 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) or Derby Careline at 01332 956606 (out of hours).

Urgent concerns: Call the ‘First Contact Team’ on 01332 641172.

General social care support: For support for adults, contact 01332 640777.

Out-of-hours support: Call ‘Derby Careline” on 01332 956606.

· NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (available 24 hours)

· Childline (for children and young people): 0800 1111

· Police (in an emergency): 999

We understand that parenting can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you ever need guidance, a listening ear, or practical support, please don’t hesitate to talk to us — we’re here to help.

Together, we can keep every child safe, happy, and thriving.