Early years and play providers

If you are worried about a child

Who to contact if you believe a child or young person is suffering from abuse or neglect

Early years child protection and responsibilities

Information on the responsibilities of early years providers and relevant statutory guidance

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Information on the role and responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead

Early Help

Early Help helps families recognise where they may benefit from extra help with parenting, money matters, antisocial behaviour, education, employment and health

Identifying child exploitation

Warning signs to look out for if you suspect a child in your care is a victim of criminal or sexual exploitation

Good practice

Best practice in record keeping, relationships with parents and carers, and sharing information

Managing allegations of abuse by a member of staff or management

Information on what to do and who to contact

Early years complaints procedure

How the early years team will deal with complaints against a provider and who to go to if you have employment issues in a non-council childcare setting