Common use of Safeguarding Clause in Contracts

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 The Provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 3.1. The LA has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of They have statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make it clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children safeguard Children’ 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe sets these out in Education 2019 legislationdetail. 3.2 3.2. The Provider provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local the LA guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Children’ 2018 guidance. 3.3 In line 3.3. The LA has set the following safeguarding criteria for childcare providers as a condition of funding: • All childcare providers must sign up to the identified agreement protocols as set out in the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, these may include but not be limited to; the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) compact (and future safeguarding children’s partnership arrangements), to receive Public Protection Notices (PPN) and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and the Dorset Information Sharing Charter (DISC). • Providers are required to complete and return an Annual Safeguarding/Inclusion Self- Assessment. Follow up visits or phone calls may be undertaken by the Early Years Team to support providers with developing their safeguarding and inclusion practice. This process should support providers with their ongoing self-evaluation. • Providers are required to address any identified areas of development in their safeguarding/child protection practice identified through observation and Self-Assessment process, or by other professionals. • All providers must ensure that all staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding. Designated Safeguarding Leads and their Deputy Safeguarding Leads must attend the settings safeguarding children policy Multi agency training provided at least every 3 years and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employeeidentified training for their role. • All new providers will be required to undergo relevant safeguarding training prior to joining the Directory of Providers for Early Education Funding. • All providers must collate and provide self-assessment/volunteer of auditing information as requested by the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid relevant Local Safeguarding Partners. • All providers to ensure that any actions or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued recommendations set by Ofsted and inform during inspection or the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careLA during visits are progressed. 3.4 If the Provider fails 3.4. In addition to complythis Safeguarding Leads, the process for termination Deputy Leads and withdrawal of funding will be followedChildminder Safeguarding Leads are encouraged to attend appropriate and recommended Safeguarding networks/forums to keep updated.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC The Local Authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children Children’ 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe which sets these functions out in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 detail. • The Provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. • The Provider must complete an annual Early Years Safeguarding Audit issued by the Local Authority. • A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all understand the Role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and undertake appropriate training • Operation Encompass is an early information sharing partnership between police and early years setting enabling settings to provide support to children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse, dependent upon the needs, age and wishes of the child. • Operation Encompass training must be undertaken by the safeguarding lead practitioner and the Provider must participate in the Operation Encompass information sharing process. • All staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Children’ 2018 guidance, which can be found here: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇. 3.3 In line with ▇▇▇.▇▇/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard- children--2. • The Provider must ensure at least one member of their staff attends the settings safeguarding children Local Authority’s Early Help Assessment (EHAT) Tool training. Subject to parental consent, the Provider should always undertake an early help assessment when there is a need for multi-agency support to meet the identified needs of a child and family. • The provider must have a designated COVID lead who will be responsible for reporting positive Covid cases, following the reporting policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice procedures of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Authority’s Early Years Team and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careOfsted. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC The Local Authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe safeguard children’ sets these out in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 detail. The Provider provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 Children’ guidance. All providers should ensure that their staff access safeguarding training delivered by the East Riding Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (ERSCP), both eLearning and face to face training, and have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who attends regular training and update meetings. Special educational needs and disabilities The Local Authority must strategically plan support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to meet the needs of all children in their local area as per the Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years The provider must ensure owners and all staff members are aware of their duties in relation to the SEND Code of Practice 2014 and the Equality Act 2010. The Local Authority must be clear and transparent about the support on offer in their area, through their Local Offer, so parents and providers can access that support. The provider should be clear and transparent about the SEND support on offer at their setting and make information available about their offer to support parents to choose the right setting for their child with SEND. In accordance with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, providers are expected to identify a member of staff to act as the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and the Council will provide support to them through regular update meetings and inclusion training and guidance. Providers should visit the East Riding Local Offer website, which contains full details of the Council’s inclusion support offer, the Portage Stamp of Approval and the Early Years Support system. Providers should also ensure that they identify children who qualify for the Disability Access Funding (DAF), promote this to parents and submit claims to the Council in line with Headcount and Census deadlines. The provider should work in partnership with parents, the settings safeguarding Local Authority and other practitioners in Health, Education and Social Care Services to ensure that the needs of children policy are identified and proceduressupported from an early stage Supporting disadvantaged children The Local Authority should promote equality and inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, children looked after and children in need by removing barriers of access to funded places and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. The provider should ensure that they have identified the disadvantaged children in their setting as part of the process for checking EYPP eligibility. They will also use EYPP and any locally available funding streams or support to improve outcomes for this group. From April 2024, there may be some circumstances where households meet the eligibility criteria for both the disadvantaged two-year-old entitlement and the working parent entitlement. In these circumstances, the childcare should be provided under the disadvantaged 2-year-old entitlement. The child will remain on the disadvantage entitlement until they become eligible for the universal entitlement for 3- and 4-year-olds or 30 hours funded childcare for 3- and 4-year-olds if they meet the eligibility criteria. Therefore, households will not lose eligibility for their 15 hours funded early education, as is currently the case for the disadvantage entitlement. From September 2025, when the working parent entitlement increases to 30 hours, where households meet the eligibility criteria for both 2-year-old entitlements, they should be recorded as taking up 15 hours of the disadvantage entitlement and 15 hours of the working parent entitlement. They will need to reconfirm eligibility every 3 months for the working parent entitlement and from September 2025, they will not be defaulted automatically onto the disadvantage entitlement should they lose eligibility for the working parent entitlement. The Council expects all providers to submit parent’s details once per term at the same time as Headcount or Census, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer parents would like to be checked for EYPP eligibility. Payments are included as part of the setting termly Headcount/Census payments and adjustments, which will be monthly from September 2024. Further details of eligibility criteria and how providers can check eligibility for all children are available on the FISH website. Quality The Early Years Foundation Stage (including office/kitchen/cleaning staffEYFS) whether paid statutory framework is mandatory for all Ofsted-registered early years providers and schools that provide early years provision in England. The EYFS sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. Ofsted are the sole arbiter of quality for all childcare entitlements and Ofsted and inspectorates of independent schools have regard to the EYFS in carrying out inspections and report on the quality and standards of provision. Childminder agencies (CMAs) are organisations that can register and quality assure childminders as an alternative to registering with Ofsted. Local authorities have a legal duty to provide information, advice and training on meeting the requirements of the EYFS, meeting the needs of children with SEND and on effective safeguarding and child protection for providers who are rated less than ‘Good’ by Ofsted or unpaidnewly registered providers. Provision must be offered in accordance with the national parameters on quality as set out in Section A3 of Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities and the EYFS statutory framework, FEE/FEET funding which sets out which providers the Council can fund to offer funded early education as follows: providers judged ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’, or ‘met’ (or ‘effective’ for childminders registered with an agency) by Ofsted can offer places to all funded children. providers judged ‘requires improvement’ (or ‘effective’ for childminders registered with an agency) by Ofsted can offer places to all funded children through the working element of eligibility ONLY and not those two year olds eligible via the disadvantaged route. providers judged ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted may be withdrawn by SCCable to offer places to two-year-olds, subject to the Local Authority’s approval to ensure sufficiency of places new providers or childminders registered with agencies can offer all funded places until the provider’s or agency’s first full Ofsted inspection is published providers with exemptions from the EYFS can offer places to two- three- and four-year-olds, if the parent wishes providers who do not actively promote fundamental British values or who promote views and theories contrary to established scientific or historical evidence and explanations cannot be funded Compliance The Local Authority can carry out checks and/or audits on providers to ensure compliance with the requirements of delivering the funded entitlements. This The Council will initiate its compliance process where it has been found that a provider is dependent on not delivering funded early education in accordance with the outcome requirements of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the this Provider Agreement. This may occur as a result of a routine financial audit, a visit from another Council officer, (such as Early Years Development Adviser or Area SENCO) or an investigation of a complaint by a parent. The setting Council will set out recommendations in writing, which clearly state what the provider must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) do to become compliant and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken will give a timescale for these actions to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination be implemented. Termination and withdrawal of funding Suspension of registration by Ofsted or childminder agency, or a breach of statutory requirements or safeguarding issues may result in the termination of the arrangement and withdrawal of funding. Funding will be followedwithdrawn, in whole or part, where the provider: does not sign and return the Provider Agreement Form, or comply with the requirements of the Provider Agreement after the timescale set in the compliance period (see para 2.77 above) has elapsed, if relevant receives an Ofsted inspection judgement of ‘inadequate’ in relation to disadvantaged two-year-olds, receives a judgement of ‘requires improvement’, subject to sufficient places for two-year-olds being available elsewhere in the area. is subject to Ofsted enforcement action or has been found to have ineffective safeguarding practices by Ofsted acts in a fraudulent manner The Council will normally give half a term’s notice that funding is being withdrawn and secure alternative provision as soon as is practicable, taking into account continuity of care for children who are already taking up funded early education at the provider and Ofsted monitoring information about the provider, in accordance with para A3.13 in the Statutory Guidance. The provider must inform parents this action is being taken. Providers must give a half-term’s notice in writing to the Council if they wish to stop offering funded early education and reimburse the Council for any overpayments if appropriate. The Council will implement its corporate debt recovery policy where necessary. Appeals process A provider may be denied approval to offer the funded entitlements or have their funding withdrawn as set out above. The provider can appeal against that decision by following the complaints process set out in paras 2.84 and 2.87 below. If the provider wishes to appeal against withdrawal, withholding or reclaiming funding, or refusal to approve their setting to offer funded early education, the Council’s appeals process is as follows: the provider should do so in writing within 10 working days of the Council’s decision letter being received or from the date on the letter. the reasons for the appeal should be set out and any relevant documents included. these should be emailed to ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ for the attention of the Service Manager the appeal will be investigated, and a response will be given within 10 working days. If a full response cannot be provided within 10 working days, then a written explanation will be given with a date by which a full response can be expected Complaints process The Provider should ensure they have a complaints procedure in place that is published and accessible for parents who are not satisfied their child has received their funded entitlement in the correct way, as set out in this agreement and in the Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities. The Council’s complaints procedure, for parents who are not able to resolve their concern directly with the provider, is as follows: providers should inform the parent that they can take their complaint to the Council the parent should contact ▇▇▇▇ giving details of their complaint, which will be passed on to an officer in the Early Years Service the officer will contact both the parent and provider within 10 working days to gather full details and documentary evidence where appropriate, (such as copies of invoices or the signed parental agreement and declaration form) and will include the Finance Audit team where relevant. the Council will reply in writing to both the parent and provider, no later than 10 working days after gathering all relevant information, setting out their assessment of the situation and stating whether the actions of the provider are in accordance with this Provider Agreement If a parent or provider is not satisfied with the way in which their complaint has been dealt with by the Local Authority or believes the Local Authority has acted unreasonably, they can make a complaint to the Local Authority Ombudsman. Such complaints will only be considered when the local complaints procedures have been exhausted. Annex A: Provider Agreement to be signed and returned to the Council (2024 Version) The Local Authority reserves the right to review and amend this document at any point throughout the year. Any updated versions must be signed by all providers offering funded early education. All providers (settings in the private, voluntary and independent sector, childminders, academies and free schools) must sign this agreement form before funding can be received. You must read the Provider Agreement to ensure you fully understand your responsibilities. Email a signed and scanned copy to ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ a delay in returning this form will affect your funding. This agreement is made between THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL and On behalf of the setting/childminder/academy/free school*, I agree to provide funded early education to eligible children and operate in accordance with the requirements set out in the Provider Agreement and understand it remains in effect until such time as a revised Provider Agreement is issued. As a data processor for the Council for funded early education delivery, I understand I must act in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 in the collection, storage, transmission, sharing and disposal of parent and child information. * delete as appropriate Name: Position: Signature: Date: Name: Position: Signature: Date: Privately owned day nursery, pre-school or independent school – the Registered person or their nominated representative Pre-school or playgroup with a voluntary management committee – two nominated committee members as agreed by the committee Childminder – themselves or both childminders where registered jointly at the same address Academy or Free School – Chair of Governors NB: Providers must devise and use their own separate parental agreement form, covering any additional hours or services paid for by the parent, as part of operating their business.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for SCF agrees to The carer/s agree to • work in accordance with its safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all procedures, which are designed to safeguard children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.placed with ▇▇▇▇▇▇ carers from abuse or neglect, and set out the procedure to be followed in the event of any allegation of abuse or neglect • provide a copy of Fostering Networks Safer Caring book to the ▇▇▇▇.▇▇ carer upon completion of the Safer Caring Training Course • Work in accordance with SCF’s safeguarding procedures. • Not allow any unsupervised access to any child in placement by strangers to the household or to leave them in the sole charge of any visitor to the household without prior agreement of the child’s social worker. • Report all safeguarding concerns to the IFA immediately they become aware. Support and Training SCF agrees to The carer/s agree to • Support the carer/s through provision of supervising social worker visits, telephone contacts, support groups and out of hours support. • Assist ▇▇▇.▇▇) which ▇ carers and young people where necessary to attend support groups and participation groups. • Provide an annual learning & development programme and take steps to ensure that the arrangements are as flexible as possible. • Complete an annual PDP with ▇▇▇▇▇▇ carers outlining their learning needs. • Pay membership fees for The Fostering Network. • Comply with expectation of achieving the Training, Support and Development Induction standards within the first year of fostering; this will be 18 months for Connected Carers. • Comply with SCF’s expectation that carers will undertake all learning and development as outlined in their annual PDP, post approval, and attend all core and supplementary courses recommended by your social worker. • Use their best endeavours to attend support groups and other learning opportunities including on-line learning. • To provide their e-mail address to their social worker so that relevant materials / updates / information on learning and training be sent to them, Reviews SCF agrees to The carer/s agree to • Conduct an annual review in conjunction with the carer/s the first following approval will be considered by SCF’s fostering panel and others by the Agency Decision Maker unless there are issues requiring the panel’s consideration. The Annual Review will be presented to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Care Panel every third year after the first year’s approval. The review will include a number discussion on learning needs and attendance at training courses. Copies of statutory functions under the 1989 review will be made available to the carer/s and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) they will be invited to attend the ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Care Panel. • Participate in annual ▇▇▇▇▇▇ carer reviews including updating of health and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 The Provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding safety checklist and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglectpet assessments. The Provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line • Co-operate with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager two yearly DBS checks • Co-operate with three yearly medicals (or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is more often dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer GP or medical adviser) • Co-operate with all other checks as required Confidentiality SCF agrees to The carer/s agree to • Undertake to protect confidential information and not share it inappropriately with external agencies • Ensure that all confidential information on computer and other records held by SCF under data protection legislation, including ▇▇▇▇▇▇ carer assessments, reviews, reference and checks, are shared with responsible local authorities in order for those authorities to make decisions on suitable placements. • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (LADO“GDPR”) came into force across the European Union on 25th May 2018 and brings with it the most significant changes to data protection law in two decades. Based on privacy by design and taking a risk-based approach; the GDPR has been designed to meet the requirements of the digital age. • Legal Basis for Processing – we constantly review all processing activities to identify the legal basis for processing and ensuring that each basis is appropriate for the activity it relates to. Where applicable, we also maintain records of our processing activities, ensuring that our obligations under Article 30 of the GDPR and Schedule 1 of the Data Protection Bill are met. • Privacy Notice/Policy – we have revised our Privacy Notice(s) to comply with the GDPR, ensuring that all individuals whose personal information we process have been informed of why we need it, how it is used, what their rights are, who the information is disclosed to and what safeguarding measures are in place to protect their information. • Obtaining Consent – we constantly review our consent mechanisms for obtaining personal data, ensuring that individuals understand what they are providing, why and how we use it and giving clear, defined ways to consent to us processing their information. We • Ensure that any information relating to a child placed with them, to the child’s family or to any other person, which has been given to them in confidence in connection with a placement is kept strictly confidential and not disclosed to any person without SCF’s consent. • Keep any information held on a computer about children looked after password protected and ensure all data is deleted when the child moves. • Ensure that all written records concerning the child placed are kept securely in a locked cabinet, and securely destroyed or returned to SCF when a placement has concluded. • Give an undertaking not to discuss any matters concerning any child cared for or previously cared for by SCF with any member of the press or media, and to refer any approach to the Practice Manager Fostering Support. • Support SCF in ensuring that as an organisation they are compliant with GDPR legislation. have developed stringent processes for recording consent, making sure that we can evidence an affirmative opt-in, along with time and date records; and an easy to see and access way to withdraw consent at any time. • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) – where we process personal information that is considered high risk, involves large scale processing or includes special category/criminal conviction data; we have developed stringent procedures and assessment templates for carrying out impact assessments that comply fully with the GDPR’s Article 35 requirements. We have implemented processes to review the risk posed by the processing activity and implement mitigating measures to reduce the risk posed to the data subject(s). • Special Categories Data – where we obtain and process any special category information, we do so in complete compliance with the Article 9 requirements and welfare notices issued have high-level encryptions and protections on all such data. Special category data is only processed where necessary and is only processed where we have first identified the appropriate Article 9(2) basis or the Data Protection Bill Schedule 1 condition. Where we rely on consent for processing, this is explicit and is verified by Ofsted and inform a signature, with the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken right to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the Provider fails modify or remove consent being clearly signposted Finance SCF agrees to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.The carer/s agree to

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 3.1. The local authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their areaRoyal Greenwich. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include The local authority has a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 Children’ guidance and Keeping Children Safe sets these out in Education 2019 legislationdetail. 3.2 3.2. The Provider provider must follow the EYFS Early Years Foundation Stage (where applicable) and all providers must have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual harm, abuse and neglect. 3.3. A lead practitioner The provider must take responsibility ensure that safer recruitment and vetting of staff takes place and must carry out DBS checks and regular suitability checks. The provider and their staff should subscribe to DBS update service. Additionally, disqualification by association checks must be carried out where childcare is provided in domestic settings (for safeguarding and example where childminding is provided in the home) or under registration on domestic premises, including where an assistant works on non-domestic premises up to 50% of the time under a domestic registration. 3.4. The provider must ensure all staff must have regular and up to date training to identify signs of harm, abuse and neglect. The Provider provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ guidance including all updates. It is strongly recommended that the provider undertakes Greenwich Safeguarding Children 2018Partnership training with the local authority Early Years and Childcare Advisors. Booking is available through Early Years and Childcare Training Portal 3.5. The provider must have robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership documents including thresholds, Interagency Escalation Policy and Whistleblowing. The Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership contains links to relevant and up to date policies, practice and guidance. 3.3 3.6. The provider must have a suitable, named and designated person as designated safeguarding lead who takes responsibility for safeguarding and child protection. The provider must also have an appropriately trained deputy designated safeguarding lead. The designated safeguarding lead must be available during all opening hours for staff to discuss safeguarding concerns. In line with childminder provision, the settings childminder takes on the responsibility of designated safeguarding children policy lead person. 3.7. The provider must ensure that designated safeguarding lead person and proceduresdeputy undertakes full training every two years and refresher training at least annually. Providers are expected to undertake local safeguarding training which is quality assured by Greenwich Safeguarding Children’s Partnership through Early Years and Childcare Service. The lead designated safeguarding person is expected to participate in the local authority’s Safeguarding Forum held on a termly basis where practicable. 3.8. The provider will inform the Local Authority and Ofsted immediately in a timely way and without delay, and no later than 14 days, if an allegation is made or concern raised against a staff member or a private life matter arises in relation to any member of staff which may impact on their suitability and all practitioners must be aware of reporting procedures where an allegation involves more senior staff such as the ownermanager, manager proprietor and Designated Safeguarding Lead. Concerns and allegations in circumstances in which staff member has not been identified or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding named must also be shared. 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The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken lead professional role when required to safeguard the needs of the child and promote the child’s welfare. ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇ 020 8921 3172 MASH / Early Help Consultation Line 020 8921 2267 3.10. The provider must engage in child centred meetings such as team around the child, child in need meetings and child protection case conferences relating to children in their carethe provision. 3.4 If the Provider fails 3.11. The provider must maintain accurate and up to complydate records of child’s details, the process details of all adults with parental responsibility, legal guardianship and who normally resides with the child. The provider must have emergency contact details for termination at least 2 adults. 3.12. The provider must maintain accurate records of absence of all children and withdrawal have an absence policy. The provider must notify the local authority of funding will be followedthe absence of any child subject to an early help assessment, child in need/ team around the child or child protection plan and any other child where that absence is unexplained, prolonged or occurs regularly or where the provider has concerns.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC The local authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsChildren’s Acts which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006and the ‘Working together to safeguard children’ guidance sets these out in detail. On 28 June 2018, Childcare the subgroup of Barnsley Safeguarding Children’s Board (DisqualificationPolicy, Practice and Workforce Development) and Childcare (set out their expectations for the training for; Safeguarding Leads within Early Years Provision Free Settings, taking account of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), Ofsted’s EYFS; Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance Children, and finally the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 documents. The Provider subgroup agreed that training for Early Years Safeguarding Designated Leads should be every 2 years and approved by the Barnsley Safeguarding Children’s Board (since known as Barnsley Safeguarding Children’s Partnership). In addition, there are other forums, news bulletins, website information and safeguarding events to allow Designated Safeguarding Leads to access updated information on an annual basis. Early Start and Family Services offers a one-day Early Years Designated Safeguarding Lead training course which is approved by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership. This is for practitioners new to the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. A subsequent half day refresher course is now available for established DSLs, and this should still be undertaken every two years to meet the requirements set out above. Barnsley Council’s Early Start and Family Service has developed and updated a Safeguarding Audit for early years providers, which is based on the S11 Safeguarding Audit completed by schools that providers must complete and return in a timely manner if they wish to claim early education funding. The provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. 3.3 In line with the settings safeguarding children policy safeguard Children’ guidance and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer providers must ensure staff are aware of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, latest guidance and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careupdates available. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC 4.1. The LA has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of They have statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make it clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 safeguard Children’ guidance and Keeping Children Safe sets these out in Education 2019 legislationdetail. 3.2 4.2. The Provider provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local the LA guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018safeguard Children’ guidance. 3.3 4.3. The LA has set the following safeguarding criteria for childcare providers as a condition of funding: • All childcare providers must sign up to the identified agreement protocols as set out in the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, these may include but not be limited to; • Pan Dorset Safeguarding children’s partnership arrangements, to receive Public Protection Notices (PPN) and Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and the Dorset Information Sharing Charter (DISC), or its equivalent. • Providers are required to complete and return an annual Safeguarding Audit Tool. Follow up visits or phone calls may be undertaken by the Early Years Team to support providers with developing their safeguarding and inclusion practice. This process should support providers with their ongoing self-evaluation. • Providers are required to address any identified areas of development in their safeguarding/child protection practice identified through observation and Self-Assessment process, or by other professionals. • All providers must ensure that all staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding. Designated Safeguarding Leads and their Deputy Safeguarding Leads must attend the Multi agency training provided at least every 2 years and any other identified training for their role. • All new providers will be required to have completed relevant safeguarding training prior to joining the Directory of Providers for Early Education Funding. • All providers must collate and provide self-assessment/auditing information as requested by the relevant Local Safeguarding Partners. • All providers to ensure that any actions or recommendations set by Ofsted during inspection or the LA during visits are progressed. 4.4. In addition to this Safeguarding Leads, Deputy Leads and Childminder Safeguarding Leads are encouraged to attend appropriate and recommended Safeguarding networks/forums to keep updated. 4.5. In line with the settings safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer volunteers/student/apprentice of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET early years funding may be withdrawn by SCCthe LA. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education BCP Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their care. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding 2.9.1 All Services will have robust and promoting up to date Safeguarding Policies in place throughout the term of the Agreement. 2.9.2 The service is expected to provide Staff (to include volunteers, students, trustees and board members) with the appropriate training regarding:  Safeguarding adults;  Safeguarding children; and  Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty. 2.9.3 In line with Section 11 of the Children’s ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ the Provider will ensure their functions are discharged with the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children by actively contributing to the development of needs assessment, strategies, protocols, training and other measures to further the safeguarding children response within Torbay. The Provider will ensure staff work with children and young people families in their area. In Surrey we a child-centred way, which focuses on positive outcomes, is evidence based and takes account of the developmental needs of children. 2.9.4 Where relevant, staff shall be involved in Section 47 Safeguarding Children enquiries and attend safeguarding children case conferences where the child’s parents have been or are currently in treatment and/or are receiving domestic abuse support. 2.9.5 The Provider will work within Torbay’s Safeguarding Adult Board guidelines and ensure that all staff have attended training on adult safeguarding and are conversant with and adhere to Torbay’s multi-agency safeguarding adults protocols. 2.9.6 Any safeguarding or other incidents of significant risk (critical incidents) must be reported to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 The Provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are Council in line with local guidance the Council’s protocol for reporting critical incidents. Incident reports must state what action has and procedures for responding will be taken by the Provider. Please note that the requirement to and reporting suspected report these incidents to the Council is in addition to, not a replacement for, the supplier’s requirement to report incidents to the appropriate individuals or actual abuse and neglect. A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider must have regard to Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018agencies, e.g. CQC, NMC, NHSE etc. 3.3 In line with the settings 2.9.7 Mechanisms must be in place and adhered to for ensuring that allegations towards staff pertaining to safeguarding children policy and procedures, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with the advice of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their careissues are fully investigated. 3.4 If the Provider fails 2.9.8 The Alliance Participants are responsible for keeping up to comply, the process for termination date with any reforms to safeguarding legislation and withdrawal of funding will be followedpractice.

Safeguarding. 3.1 SCC The Local Authority has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. In Surrey we work to the Surrey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership (SSCP) Procedures (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇) which include They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children ActsActs which make this clear, Childcare Act 2006, Childcare (Disqualification) and Childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the 2018 regulations”), ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children Children’ 2018 guidance and Keeping Children Safe which sets these functions out in Education 2019 legislation. 3.2 detail. • The Provider must follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with local guidance and procedures for responding to and reporting suspected or actual abuse and neglect. • The Provider must complete an annual Early Years Safeguarding Audit issued by the Local Authority. • A lead practitioner must take responsibility for safeguarding and all understand the Role of the Designated Safeguarding Officer and undertake appropriate training • Operation Encompass is an early information sharing partnership between police and early years setting enabling settings to provide support to children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse, dependent upon the needs, age and wishes of the child. • Operation Encompass training must be undertaken by the safeguarding lead practitioner and the Provider must participate in the Operation Encompass information sharing process. • All staff must have training to identify signs of abuse and neglect. The Provider must have regard to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018Children’ 2018 guidance, which can be found here: ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇. 3.3 In line with ▇▇▇.▇▇/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard- children--2. • The Provider must ensure at least one member of their staff attends the settings safeguarding children policy and proceduresLocal Authority’s Early Help Assessment (EHAT) Tool training. Subject to parental consent, if an allegation is made against the owner, manager or any other employee/volunteer of the setting (including office/kitchen/cleaning staff) whether paid or unpaid, FEE/FEET funding may be withdrawn by SCC. This is dependent on the outcome of the investigation into the allegation, and whether the setting has breached the conditions of the Provider Agreement. The setting must comply with should always undertake an early help assessment when there is a need for multi-agency support to meet the advice identified needs of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) a child and any compliance and welfare notices issued by Ofsted and inform the SCC Education Safeguarding team, of any action taken to safeguard the children in their carefamily. 3.4 If the Provider fails to comply, the process for termination and withdrawal of funding will be followed.