Introduction

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Keeping Children Safe in Education is a statutory guidance document which identifies education settings as an important part of the wider safeguarding system for children. It recognises its staff as being in a position to identify concerns early, provide help for children, and prevent concerns from escalating. The Statutory Framework sets out the legal framework for safeguarding in Early Years settings and the information and resources on these safeguarding pages support that.

In the first instance please always discuss your concern with a designated safeguarding officer who is trained to support you.

The following are key documents relating to Child protection and safeguarding children.

Loughton designated Safeguarding Officers

New Beginnings Loughton, Essex, we have a team of trained staff who form our designated Safeguarding lead officers team.

The designated safeguarding team members are:

• ​Laura Westmoreland - Lead safeguarding officer
• Lucy Mcdonnell - Deputy safeguarding officer
• Katherine Gunn - Deputy safeguarding officer
• Lisa Vann -  Deputy safeguarding officer
• Paula Gill - Deputy safeguarding officer

Joanna Wilkinson - Company Lead safeguarding officer

A member of the designated officer Safeguarding team is always available during the hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday at the Loughton branch.

Advice about what to do if you are worried about the welfare of a child or the behaviour of an adult working in your setting

Report a concern about a child

Early Help and Effective Support for Children and Families

Key safeguarding information

Safeguarding topics

Early years safeguarding briefings

Report a concern about a member of the workforce