How We Keep Children Safe – Understanding the Prevent Duty

 At Little Treasures Day Nursery , your child’s safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. As part of our safeguarding responsibilities, we follow the government’s Prevent Duty, which helps protect children from the risk of radicalisation and extremism. 

The Prevent Duty is part of the UK government’s strategy to stop people from becoming involved in terrorism. For nurseries and early years settings, this means we must:

• ✅ Promote positive values such as tolerance, respect, and diversity 
• ✅ Be alert to signs that a child or family may need extra support 
• ✅ Provide a safe and inclusive environment where children can learn and grow
• ✅ Work closely with other agencies if we have concerns

 In our nursery, we:

• Encourage children to talk about their feelings and listen to others
• Celebrate different cultures and traditions 
• Teach children how to play safely and respectfully
• Support children's understanding of right and wrong in an age-appropriate way
   

Our staff are trained to recognise early warning signs and know what to do if they’re concerned about a child’s wellbeing.

 Children are naturally curious about the world. The Prevent Duty ensures that we guide that curiosity in a way that promotes safety, kindness, and respect for others. By working together, we can help your child grow into a confident, caring individual. 

We understand this may be a sensitive topic. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or any member of staff.

Together, we can give children the best start in a safe and supportive environment.