Safeguarding

Reporting Safeguarding Concerns

Emergency Reporting

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999 for emergency assistance.

For Concerns about Adults, Staff, or Volunteers

Report it to the Hampshire Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), within one working day via their website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/safeguardingchildren/allegations

Note: Currently, LADO does not support telephone enquiries.

f you have concerns about the care provided at Heydays Preschool, you can contact Ofsted directly on 0300 123 4666 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

For Child Safeguarding Concerns

1. Identify the Concern:
If you witness, suspect, or are informed of harm, abuse, neglect, or any behaviour causing harm to a child, it is your duty to act.

2. Report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Our DSL is Sarah Simmonds and our deputy DSL is Lynne Funnell, both hold Level 4 Safeguarding qualifications

Contact Sarah or Lynne immediately to report your concern:

Phone: 07955 288741

Email: admin@heydayspreschool.com

You may make direct contact Hampshire Children’s Services

You can report a concern about a child directly to Hampshire Children’s Services using the safeguarding form on their public contact page: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/contact/public

Call 0300 555 1384, or for out of hours service 0300 555 1373

The DSL will:

Assess risk and concern.
Record details per safeguarding policies.
Contact relevant authorities (e.g., Hampshire Children’s Services).
Provide feedback to the reporter, if appropriate.
Monitor the situation and ensure support for the child and family.