Safeguarding at All Stars
Keeping children safe, healthy and happy is everyone's responsibility.
Safeguarding is Paramount
Safeguarding means doing everything that we can to keep children safe, healthy and happy whilst they are in our care. It’s about protecting children from harm, abuse or neglect and making sure their well being always comes first.
Safeguarding also includes helping children to feel secure, listened to and confident, so that they can learn, play and thrive in a safe environment.
Why is Safeguarding so important?
Young children and people rely on adults around them to keep them safe. That’s why safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Strong safeguarding helps us to:
- Keep children safe from harm and respond quickly to any concerns
- Create a secure, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, listened to and confident
- Support children’s emotional well being not just their physical safety
- Work in partnership with parents and carers, because keeping children safe is a shared responsibility
All of our staff at All Stars are trained to recognise signs that a child may need extra support and to act appropriately, always following clear policies and procedures and working closely with each individual Local Authorities Safeguarding Children Partnership Board.
We understand how important it is for you to feel confident and reassured when leaving your child in our care. Safeguarding is taken extremely seriously and is embedded into our daily practice, not just in our policies. All staff are carefully recruited, fully trained and regularly updated in safeguarding and child protection procedures. We work closely with families and relevant professionals where needed and we always act in the best interests of the child.
If you ever have a question or concern, our team is approachable, open and happy to talk – because your trust and your child’s safety matter to us.
Designated Safeguarding Leads at All Stars
What is a DSL?
A DSL – Designated Safeguarding Lead is a senior member of staff who has special responsibility for keeping children safe with our settings. They are trained to a higher level in Safeguarding and child protection and are the main point of contact for any safeguarding concerns.
What does a DSL do?
The DSL’s role is to make sure safeguarding is carried out properly and consistently every day. This includes:
- Listening to and responding to any concerns about a child’s safety or well being
- Making sure that all staff know how to report concerns
- Keeping clear, confidential records and taking appropriate action where needed
- Working with parents, carers and external agencies to support the outcomes for children
- Ensuring that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to and up to date
Why do we have DSL’s in each setting?
Having a DSL in each setting means there is always someone available who knows the children, families and staff well and can act quickly if a concern arises. A DSL for each setting is always available or contactable during operational hours. It ensures that safeguarding decisions are made promptly, sensitively and in the best interests of the child. It also gives parents peace of mind, knowing there are clearly identified and trained people within All Stars, responsible for overseeing children’s safety and well being at all times.
Reporting Concerns
If you have concerns about a child within an All Stars Setting, or are wanting some advice regarding someone else – please go to the settings manager in the first instance with your concerns. Each setting has numerous posters available that clearly identify who the settings DSL’s are. A DSL will always be available or contactable.
If after contacting the settings DSL – you are not satisfied or happy with the outcome, please contact: