The University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme (UCHP) believes that children have the right to be completely secure from both the fear and reality of abuse, and we are committed to safeguarding all the children in our care from harm.
UCHP will have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who has suitable experience, training and expertise; they are responsible for liaising with Social Care, the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board and OfSTED in any child protection matter. Currently, the Playscheme Manager, Deputy Playscheme Manager, Childcare and Playscheme Administrator and the Manager of Childcare Services are trained in the role of DP.
UCHP’s ‘Child Protection’ Procedures comply with all relevant legislation and other guidance or advice from the ‘Local Safeguarding Children Board’ (LSCB, a multi-agency forum set up to agree how the different services and professional groups should co-operate to safeguard children in that area, and for making sure that arrangements work effectively to bring about good outcomes for children).
Cambridgeshire Direct (Social Care)
0345 045 0180
01733 234724 or 0345 456 4564 (non-emergency)
LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer)
Katharine.Jeary@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Rebecca.boswell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
01223 727967
LSCB (Local Safeguarding Children Board)
01480 376699
Cambridgeshire Police
101, 999 or 112 from a mobile
Cambridgeshire Early Years and Childcare Service
01223 714752
Childcare Information Service (Young Lives)
0345 045 4014
Ofsted
0300 123 1231