Private Companies
Family and Children’s Centres, Day Nurseries, Childminders, Pre-school Groups, Holiday Activity Groups and Out of School Schemes
There are a wide selection of services for children and their families provided through private organisations. Staff of the Organisation must be aware of their procedures.
Other Agencies commissioning services through such organisations will need to be assured that their policies for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children are robust and are within the parameters of these procedures.
Private organisations may obtain information, or may make observation of matters relating to the welfare of children, which is/are of concern. They may also be reliable sources of information about family circumstances and should always be consulted when assessment is taking place.
Staff should be familiar with “What To Do If You’re Worried A Child Is Being Abused"
If there is an immediate concern please follow the guidance available from the home page