Our commitment
Mary is Ofsted-registered and holds an Enhanced DBS check. She maintains current certificates in Safeguarding & Child Protection, Paediatric First Aid, and Food Safety. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework and the Islington Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
What we do
- Any adult regularly in contact with the children in our care is DBS-checked
- Safeguarding training is refreshed every two years, paediatric first aid every three
- Careful procedures cover nappy changing, photography, intimate care and any one-to-one time
- Accidents and incidents are logged in writing and shared with parents the same day
- Risk assessments cover the home setting, outings, food preparation and the Westbourne toddler group
- Children's images are never shared online without written parental consent
Raising a concern
If you have a concern about a child's welfare or safety:
- Speak to Mary directly, in person or via the contact form. Most concerns are best handled this way and we'll act on them immediately.
- If your concern is about Mary herself or about the setting, contact the Islington Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) on 020 7527 8066 or lado@islington.gov.uk.
- You can always contact Ofsted's concerns line on 0300 123 1231 or report online at gov.uk/ofsted.
- In an emergency where a child is at immediate risk, call 999.
Confidentiality
Concerns are taken seriously and handled in confidence as far as possible. The welfare of the child is always the overriding consideration — in some cases information must be shared with statutory agencies even without consent.
Whistleblowing
Anyone — parent, child, family member, or other professional — can raise a concern about safeguarding without fear of repercussion. We take whistleblowing seriously.
Updates
Last reviewed on 12 May 2026.