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Safeguarding
We hold a statutory duty of care to protect every child in our setting from harm. Our comprehensive safeguarding protocols ensure that all staff are fully trained to recognize welfare concerns, maintain strict security, and act swiftly. Below, you will find our complete guidelines, key contact details, and information on our partnership with MASH.
Our Safeguarding Team
For any safeguarding concerns please contact Trina Merry or Lucy Needle on:
07342474750
Trina Merry- Designated Safeguarding Lead
Lucy Needle- Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Working with MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
We work closely with our local authority to ensure all children are protected. If a safeguarding concern requires external advice or support, we refer directly to the Oxfordshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), which brings together social care, health, and police professionals.
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Local Authority: Oxfordshire County Council MASH
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Public Referral Line: 0345 050 7666
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Office Hours: Monday–Thursday (8:30am – 5:00pm) | Friday (8:30am – 4:00pm)
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Out of Hours Emergency Duty Team: 0800 833 408 (For nights, weekends, and bank holidays)
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In an Emergency: If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, please bypass these lines and call the Emergency Services directly on 999.
Our Official Policy Framework
Because child protection involves strict legal duties and statutory guidelines, we keep our full, unedited regulatory document available for public viewing. This ensures complete transparency regarding our daily protocols, safer recruitment standards, and reporting duties. Click the button below to view or print our complete Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.