Whistleblowing Policy
Policy Created: 01.07.2025
This policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.
What my policy states:
This policy and procedure aim to protect children by enabling staff / assistants to raise concerns about any poor or unsafe practice, including failure to effectively support children’s care or safety needs, inside the setting or elsewhere.
All staff/ assistants will be made aware of these procedures as part of their induction and should feel confident to raise concerns. As the childminder in the setting, I will ensure that any concerns will be taken seriously.
In the first instance, you should raise your concerns with the childminder(s). If you work in a setting with two or more childminders, you may raise your concerns with any of the registered childminders.
You can raise a concern either by requesting a confidential conversation or by putting this in writing. Info@cheekymindschildcare.co.uk. All concerns raised will be taken seriously and managed confidentially.
Where a staff member / assistant feels unable to raise an issue with the childminder, or feels that their genuine concerns are not being addressed, they can contact:
NSPCC Whistleblowing Advice Line (independent, confidential support)
📞 0800 028 0285 (available year-round)
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk fosteringhandbook.com
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) – For safeguarding concerns involving a childminder or child protection matters:
Bromley Safeguarding Children Board
📞 0208 461 7669 or 0208 313 4325
✉ lado@bromley.gov.uk harrisbromley.org.uk
If a co-childminder wishes to raise concerns about another childminder, they are working with they should also directly using the above contact details.
If you are concerned that children are in immediate risk of harm or danger as a result of any actions taken by any staff member in the setting you should contact the LADO on 0208 461 7669 or 0208 313 4325.
In addition, general guidance on whistleblowing can be found via -Whistleblowing for employees
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