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Welcome to Rathlee Nursery...

High quality childcare and education in an environment that is safe and stimulating. A Place where learning takes place through play and everyone is treated as an individual.

Grosvenor Rd, St. Helens, WA10 3HX | Tel. 01744 613427 | Email: Contact us here

Opening Times
Mon - Fri:
 07:30 - 18:00
Morning:
 07:30 - 12:45
Afternoon:
 13:15 - 18:00
excluding bank & public holidays
extended sessions available on request
Testimonial

Thank you so much for a fantastic year. I have truly loved it and will miss you all so much in the holidays. Luckily, I will see you all in September & can’t wait!!

 

Child Safeguarding Policy

At all times the child's needs are paramount and we must have a priority over those of anyone else. (Children's Act 1989) We have a duty and responsibility, as carers to protect all children in the nursery.

  • All members of staff in the Day Nursery have a current Enhanced CRB check and have access to Child Protection training.
  • Before being appointed all references are taken up and qualifications are checked.
  • We have a responsibility to respond if we have any concerns about a child in our care.
  • Should any member of the Nursery staff suspect that a child is being abused, they will immediately inform the Nursery Manager and/or child protection co-ordinator, who will then discuss the issues surrounding the suspicion of abuse with the parent/carer, with the child's Key worker present.
  • A member of Senior Management will be informed where appropriate.
  • If after discussion the nursery staff are still concerned, then a referral will be made to Children's Social Care and the St.Helens Safeguarding Children Board Procedures will be followed.
  • If it is suspected a child is in danger then Children's Social Care Services will be informed immediately without the prior permission of the parent/carer. (The child's welfare is paramount).
  • Should an allegation of abuse be made against a staff member, student or volunteer, the Nursery Manager will make the referral to the Children's Social Care Services and OfSTED will be informed.
  • All allegations are confidential and under no circumstances will be discussed with anyone other than those directly involved.
  • All investigations will be in line with the St.Helens Safeguarding Children Board procedures and conducted in conjunction with the St.Helens Safeguarding Children Board.
  • If a child attending nursery, has an existing injury the parent/carer will be asked to complete an incident form to detail the existing injury.

There is a designated Child Protection Co-ordinator on the nursery team - Sue Cathcart - Deputy Manager.