Whistleblowing Policy

As a Childcarer working alone I am more vulnerable to allegations of abuse being made against me or my family. I will take precautions to protect myself from this happening by:

• Ensuring all my household members over 16 are DBS cleared.
• Never take your children into my home.
• Undergo regular training i.e. approved local safeguarding authority Child Protection Course
• Ongoing suitability and disqualification checks.
• Document every accident and incident that occurs whilst in my care, informing parents and requesting them to sign my record.
• Noting any marks on the children when they arrive and asking parents to inform me of any accidents that have occurred whilst outside my care.
• Ensuring that children are supervised at all times.

However sometimes allegations are made and this unfortunate situation cannot be avoided. I will then follow the procedure detailed below, in order to gain support and professional advice.

People/companies I may contact:

• I will ask any witnesses (if there were any) to also write a statement detailing the incident they witnessed and giving their contact details in case it needs to be followed up by the authorities
• I will write a detailed record of all related incidents, including what was said and by whom, with times and dates. These will be recorded on a complaints form.
• Family Solicitor
• Insurance Legal team
• Local authority – BCP Council

If you have concerns about a professional working with a child you need to contact your Local Authority Designated Officers.

Treasure the Moments Childcare

Date Created: 5th January 2020
Updated: 19th May 2022