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First Friends Day Nursery
  • Home
  • Nurseries
    • Denmead
    • Basingstoke
    • Barford St Martin
    • Eastleigh
    • Alton
  • Why Choose Us
    • Our Premium Package
    • Funded Childcare
    • Thoughtful Food Programme
    • Movement & Mindfulness
    • Earth Explorers Programme
    • Makaton
    • Children with SEN
    • Room Aesthetics
    • Safety and Security
    • Communication
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Events
  • Enrol
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Values
    • Leadership Team
    • Careers
    • Flex Force
    • News
  • Contact
  • Family Hub
    • Wootey, Alton Family Page
    • Denmead Family Page
    • BSM Family Page
    • Eastleigh Family Page
    • Basingstoke Family Page
    • Welcome to New Families
Our top priority

Safety and Security

Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us and an aspect that highly regulated by Ofsted and the local authority.

Our key measures to ensure your child is safe with us:

Qualified and Vetted Teams

Background Checks: All staff members undergo rigorous background checks, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks, to ensure they are suitable to work with children.


Training:   Our team receives regular training in child protection, first aid, health  and safety, and safeguarding policies to stay updated with the latest best  practices.


Secure Premises

Our nurseries are equipped with secure entry systems to prevent unauthorised access.  Any visitors, such as parents for nursery tours, need to show a form of identification and sign-in. They will never be left unattended.

Health & Safety

Regular Inspections: We conduct frequent health and safety audits to maintain a hazard-free environment. Any issues identified are promptly addressed.


Hygiene Standards: We follow strict hygiene protocols, including regular cleaning schedules, proper waste disposal, and promoting good personal hygiene among children and staff.

Child protection Policies

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Our DSL is responsible for overseeing and implementing our safeguarding policies. They are trained to handle any concerns about a child's welfare.


Clear Reporting Procedures: We have a robust system for reporting and recording any concerns or incidents. 

Internet Safety

Controlled Internet Access: We ensure internet access is supervised and restricted to child-friendly content.


Social Media:

All families members can opt in or out of use of our Photography policy whereby photos are uploaded to either our 'Closed Facebook Account' or our Public Social Media accounts.

Child Ratio

The current Ofsted recommended ratio in the baby rooms (under 2’s) is 1:3, the toddler rooms (2-3 years) 1:4. The pre-school rooms is 1:8 or 1:13 with an Early Years Teacher. 


Management are not counted in the normal daily ratios so they can be available to cover sickness leave.

Safeguarding is not just a policy but a fundamental aspect of our daily practice. We are dedicated to creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where every child can grow, learn, and thrive. 


If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our safeguarding measures, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can access all of our Policies and Procedures via the link below.

Policies and Procedures

We are sun safe

We have successfully renewed our Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation with SKCIN

This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to protecting children and their team from the harmful effects of UV exposure and embedding sun safety into daily practice. 

 

  • We provided sun cream as part of our care package
  • We provide broad-brimmed sun hats for all children
  • We take regular hydration breaks 
  • We check the daily UV index, which is integrated into health and safety routines
  • We have sun shade structures in our gardens to ensure children can play safely outdoors, even on hot sunny days.

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