Safeguarding Procedure
The Tree Tops team regard the safeguarding of children and young people as our main priority. We believe that we all have the right to be happy and safe. We all have the responsibility to make this happen.
We will ensure that:
- The welfare of our children and young people remains paramount.
- All children and young people, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin, religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to be protected from harm.
- All suspicions and allegations of any abuse will be taken seriously and responded to immediately and appropriately.
- All our staff and volunteers have a responsibility to report concerns to the Designated Lead for Safeguarding.
- Ongoing checks and ‘whistle-blowing’ are in line with current policy.
Areas of our Safeguarding
Our safeguarding policies cover and include:
- All staff require an enhanced DBS.
- All visitors must provide a DBS before being admitted to our premises.
- Tree Tops premises is a safe environment and fit for purpose.
Members of Staff Responsible
Katie Lazenby (Lead Office Administrator)
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
If you cannot speak to us in person we can be contacted on the above emails or on 01325 304411.
Child Protection with Safeguarding Policy
All our staff have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding children issues and are able to implement the safeguarding children policy and procedure when required. Policies are in line with current guidance and procedures.
Staff are able to respond appropriately to any:
- Significant changes in a child or young person's behaviour.
- Deterioration in their general well-being.
- Unexplained bruising, marks or signs of possible abuse.
- Signs of neglect.
- Comments children make which give cause for concern.
All staff are aware of the need to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Information Sharing
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our children are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child's welfare.
Safeguarding Policy
You can download a copy of our Safeguarding Policy here.
Children's Occupational Therapy North East
Tree Tops Occupational Therapy Ltd are an established service with an outstanding reputation for children's occupational therapy and sensory integration expertise.
Based in County Durham and Stockton, we work in partnership with families, schools and health professionals across the North East to make a difference to children’s lives by improving their ability to achieve as well as their general happiness and wellbeing.
Get In Touch
Please get in touch with us if you have any queries about our services, we are always here to help.
General: hello@treetopsot.co.uk
Schools: business@treetopsot.co.uk
Aycliffe Clinic
Eldon Road
Newton Aycliffe
Co Durham
DL5 6UL
Stockton Clinic
46 Durham Road
Stockton
TS19 0BS
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