The most important thing is creating an open culture where staff can ask questions and know it is not a reflection on their practice,’ says Kerry Maddock, director of Little Rainbows. ‘It gives them confidence to know there is no silly question.’
Ms Maddock, who is the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) in her setting, has been commended by Ofsted for her attention to detail on safeguarding training, which said in its recent Ofsted report, ‘The manager ensures that staff are exceptionally well trained in understanding and implementing the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare.’
Safeguarding training at Little Rainbows includes:
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