Limited Time Offer
New families offer. 2 months of childcare free when you use XMAS2025.
Limited Time Offer
New families offer. 2 months of childcare free when you use XMAS2025.
Limited Time Offer
New families offer. 2 months of childcare free when you use XMAS2025.
Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding and Child Safety
Our safeguarding practice is rigorous, proactive and aligned with national guidance, ensuring every child is protected, valued and well supported.
Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding and Child Safety
Our safeguarding practice is rigorous, proactive and aligned with national guidance, ensuring every child is protected, valued and well supported.
Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding and Child Safety
Our safeguarding practice is rigorous, proactive and aligned with national guidance, ensuring every child is protected, valued and well supported.
Keeping Children Safe
Safeguarding and Child Safety
Our safeguarding practice is rigorous, proactive and aligned with national guidance, ensuring every child is protected, valued and well supported.
Prioritising Every Child’s Safety and Wellbeing
Safeguarding is our utmost priority at Mulberry Roots. We understand the enormous responsibility that comes with caring for young children and we are fully committed to creating an environment where every child feels safe, valued and protected. Our safeguarding approach follows national guidance and best practice and is reviewed regularly so that our procedures remain strong, clear and responsive. Any concerns about a child’s welfare are dealt with promptly and sensitively, with well established systems for reporting, recording and escalating when required.
We believe that safeguarding is most effective when everyone works together. This is why we maintain open communication with parents, carers and external professionals, ensuring that each child is supported. Our vigilant and proactive culture allows children to explore, learn and grow with confidence, while giving families complete reassurance that their child’s safety and wellbeing are always at the centre of everything we do.
Accident and Incident Reporting
All accidents and incidents are recorded digitally on the Famly app in line with Department for Education requirements. This ensures clear documentation, secure storage and instant communication with parents. Every entry is reviewed by senior staff to maintain the highest standards of safety, transparency and compliance.
CCTV for Safety and Security
We have CCTV installed in every room and all communal areas to enhance safety and security across the entire setting. Footage is stored securely and used strictly in accordance with safeguarding and data protection guidelines, providing an added layer of protection for children, staff and families.
Staff Trained to National Safeguarding Standards
Every member of staff completes comprehensive Level 2 safeguarding training which meets the requirements outlined in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This training covers recognising the signs of abuse and neglect, understanding disclosures, responding appropriately to concerns, and knowing exactly how to report and record information in line with statutory guidance. It also includes safer working practices, online safety, the Prevent duty, professional boundaries and understanding the roles of external agencies involved in child protection.
By ensuring the entire team has this depth of knowledge, we create a consistent, confident and highly informed approach to safeguarding throughout the nursery. Staff are equipped to identify concerns early, follow correct procedures and work proactively to protect every child. This shared expertise strengthens our culture of vigilance and ensures safeguarding is embedded in daily practice, not just policy.
Accident and Incident Reporting
All accidents and incidents are recorded digitally on the Famly app in line with Department for Education requirements. This ensures clear documentation, secure storage and instant communication with parents. Every entry is reviewed by senior staff to maintain the highest standards of safety, transparency and compliance.
CCTV for Safety and Security
We have CCTV installed in every room and all communal areas to enhance safety and security across the entire setting. Footage is stored securely and used strictly in accordance with safeguarding and data protection guidelines, providing an added layer of protection for children, staff and families.
Staff Trained to National Safeguarding Standards
Every member of staff completes comprehensive Level 2 safeguarding training which meets the requirements outlined in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This training covers recognising the signs of abuse and neglect, understanding disclosures, responding appropriately to concerns, and knowing exactly how to report and record information in line with statutory guidance. It also includes safer working practices, online safety, the Prevent duty, professional boundaries and understanding the roles of external agencies involved in child protection.
By ensuring the entire team has this depth of knowledge, we create a consistent, confident and highly informed approach to safeguarding throughout the nursery. Staff are equipped to identify concerns early, follow correct procedures and work proactively to protect every child. This shared expertise strengthens our culture of vigilance and ensures safeguarding is embedded in daily practice, not just policy.
Accident and Incident Reporting
All accidents and incidents are recorded digitally on the Famly app in line with Department for Education requirements. This ensures clear documentation, secure storage and instant communication with parents. Every entry is reviewed by senior staff to maintain the highest standards of safety, transparency and compliance.
CCTV for Safety and Security
We have CCTV installed in every room and all communal areas to enhance safety and security across the entire setting. Footage is stored securely and used strictly in accordance with safeguarding and data protection guidelines, providing an added layer of protection for children, staff and families.
Staff Trained to National Safeguarding Standards
Every member of staff completes comprehensive Level 2 safeguarding training which meets the requirements outlined in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This training covers recognising the signs of abuse and neglect, understanding disclosures, responding appropriately to concerns, and knowing exactly how to report and record information in line with statutory guidance. It also includes safer working practices, online safety, the Prevent duty, professional boundaries and understanding the roles of external agencies involved in child protection.
By ensuring the entire team has this depth of knowledge, we create a consistent, confident and highly informed approach to safeguarding throughout the nursery. Staff are equipped to identify concerns early, follow correct procedures and work proactively to protect every child. This shared expertise strengthens our culture of vigilance and ensures safeguarding is embedded in daily practice, not just policy.
Accident and Incident Reporting
All accidents and incidents are recorded digitally on the Famly app in line with Department for Education requirements. This ensures clear documentation, secure storage and instant communication with parents. Every entry is reviewed by senior staff to maintain the highest standards of safety, transparency and compliance.
CCTV for Safety and Security
We have CCTV installed in every room and all communal areas to enhance safety and security across the entire setting. Footage is stored securely and used strictly in accordance with safeguarding and data protection guidelines, providing an added layer of protection for children, staff and families.
Staff Trained to National Safeguarding Standards
Every member of staff completes comprehensive Level 2 safeguarding training which meets the requirements outlined in Annex C of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This training covers recognising the signs of abuse and neglect, understanding disclosures, responding appropriately to concerns, and knowing exactly how to report and record information in line with statutory guidance. It also includes safer working practices, online safety, the Prevent duty, professional boundaries and understanding the roles of external agencies involved in child protection.
By ensuring the entire team has this depth of knowledge, we create a consistent, confident and highly informed approach to safeguarding throughout the nursery. Staff are equipped to identify concerns early, follow correct procedures and work proactively to protect every child. This shared expertise strengthens our culture of vigilance and ensures safeguarding is embedded in daily practice, not just policy.
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead
Rebecca Alberts is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and plays a central role in maintaining the highest standards of safety across Mulberry Roots. She has completed specialist DSL training and continues to update her knowledge regularly to remain aligned with national and local safeguarding guidance. Rebecca oversees all aspects of safeguarding practice, ensuring that concerns are managed swiftly, sensitively and in full accordance with statutory procedures. Rebecca has well established professional links with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), children’s social care and other key safeguarding partners. Her strong relationships with these services ensure clear communication, timely referrals and joined up support whenever a child or family needs additional help. She also offers ongoing coaching to staff, supports regular safeguarding reviews and ensures all policies remain current and robust. As an experienced early years professional with extensive safeguarding knowledge, Rebecca provides the confident leadership and clarity that underpin a safe, informed and protective environment for every child in our care.
A Dedicated Key Person for Every Child
Rebecca Alberts is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and plays a central role in maintaining the highest standards of safety across Mulberry Roots. She has completed specialist DSL training and continues to update her knowledge regularly to remain aligned with national and local safeguarding guidance. Rebecca oversees all aspects of safeguarding practice, ensuring that concerns are managed swiftly, sensitively and in full accordance with statutory procedures. Rebecca has well established professional links with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), children’s social care and other key safeguarding partners. Her strong relationships with these services ensure clear communication, timely referrals and joined up support whenever a child or family needs additional help. She also offers ongoing coaching to staff, supports regular safeguarding reviews and ensures all policies remain current and robust. As an experienced early years professional with extensive safeguarding knowledge, Rebecca provides the confident leadership and clarity that underpin a safe, informed and protective environment for every child in our care.
A Dedicated Key Person for Every Child
Rebecca Alberts is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and plays a central role in maintaining the highest standards of safety across Mulberry Roots. She has completed specialist DSL training and continues to update her knowledge regularly to remain aligned with national and local safeguarding guidance. Rebecca oversees all aspects of safeguarding practice, ensuring that concerns are managed swiftly, sensitively and in full accordance with statutory procedures. Rebecca has well established professional links with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), children’s social care and other key safeguarding partners. Her strong relationships with these services ensure clear communication, timely referrals and joined up support whenever a child or family needs additional help. She also offers ongoing coaching to staff, supports regular safeguarding reviews and ensures all policies remain current and robust. As an experienced early years professional with extensive safeguarding knowledge, Rebecca provides the confident leadership and clarity that underpin a safe, informed and protective environment for every child in our care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is safeguarding in early years?
What safeguarding training do your staff receive?
What happens if a safeguarding concern is raised?
How are concerns reported and recorded?
How do you keep safeguarding records confidential?
How do you ensure all staff are suitable to work with children?
How are accidents and incidents recorded?
How do you ensure safeguarding policies are kept up to date?
Do staff have enhanced DBS checks?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is safeguarding in early years?
What safeguarding training do your staff receive?
What happens if a safeguarding concern is raised?
How are concerns reported and recorded?
How do you keep safeguarding records confidential?
How do you ensure all staff are suitable to work with children?
How are accidents and incidents recorded?
How do you ensure safeguarding policies are kept up to date?
Do staff have enhanced DBS checks?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is safeguarding in early years?
What safeguarding training do your staff receive?
What happens if a safeguarding concern is raised?
How are concerns reported and recorded?
How do you keep safeguarding records confidential?
How do you ensure all staff are suitable to work with children?
How are accidents and incidents recorded?
How do you ensure safeguarding policies are kept up to date?
Do staff have enhanced DBS checks?
Limited Time Offer
New families offer. 2 months of childcare free when you use XMAS2025.
Limited Time Offer
New families offer. 2 months of childcare free when you use XMAS2025.