At Wildflowers Montessori, the safety and well-being of every child in our care is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a secure, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and respected.

Our dedicated team follows robust safeguarding policies and procedures to protect children from harm. All staff members undergo rigorous background checks, receive regular safeguarding training, and work together to maintain a vigilant and proactive approach to child protection.

Our safeguarding practices are informed by the Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children, "Working Together", in accordance with the Children Act 2004 and the Children Act 1989. We adhere to national safeguarding guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, as well as local safeguarding procedures set by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (OSCB).

We work in partnership with local agencies, including social care services, health professionals, and law enforcement, to ensure swift and effective intervention when concerns arise. Our team remains up to date with regular training provided by the OSCB ensuring that we follow best practices for reporting, responding to, and preventing safeguarding issues as guidance evolves.

Our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Ana Crespan Buj, the Nursery Manager. Ana is responsible for overseeing all safeguarding matters, supporting staff in identifying and addressing concerns, and ensuring that safeguarding policies are effectively implemented.

At Wildflowers Montessori, we encourage open communication with parents, carers, and external safeguarding agencies to ensure a collaborative approach to child welfare. If you ever have concerns about a child’s safety, we urge you to speak with Ana or a member of our safeguarding team immediately.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and we are steadfast in our commitment to protecting every child in our care.

For more information on our safeguarding policies or to report a concern, please contact us: manager@wildflowersmontessori.co.uk.