safe & secure
You can feel confident in the knowledge that while your children are left in our care they will be safe and secure. All staff at Scallywags are fully qualified with a full paediatric first aid certificate. Staff are all DBS checked and we have a thorough induction and vetting process and all staff are taken on subject to a probationary period. All staff members hold a level 2 safeguarding with 4 designated safeguarding officers. We take particular pride in instilling our work ethic across the whole team ensuring we recruit the best carers to look after your children.
We have strict security policies in place. There is an intercom system in the lobby area enabling us to only allow access to known visitors as well as a security camera. We also have in-house CCTV in every room, enabling management to oversee rooms at all times offering complete protection for all children and staff.
In January 2019, we were able to purchase a defibrillator after taking part in different events and raising money towards this. The defibrillator has pads included for children and adults and is available for the nursery and community to use.
We have a sign in / sign out entry system as well as photographs and passwords of all carers / parents. No child is allowed to leave with any person whom staff cannot identify or who is not the nominated contact person.
Visitors to the nursery - prospective new parents or maintenance workers, for example - must sign in and out and are closely supervised for the duration of their stay. At no time will they be left unaccompanied with any children. During nursery outings, the ratio of staff to children is increased and every trip is managed according to clearly defined safety policies.
“Ofsted 2018 - “The recruitment and induction of staff, including trainees, are extremely safe and effective. Managers closely supervise the progress of new staff to check that they understand and meet the high standard required.
Managers actively encourage staff to be self-motivated professionals who continue to learn.
Managers are unfailingly reflective in their examining of Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff understand and implement meticulous and robust procedures for safeguarding children’s welfare.””