Parents are asked to read and sign a copy of the following statement:

It is the duty of all registered childcare providers (ie, Registered Childminders, Creche Workers, Nursery Nurses etc) to refer their concerns to Social Services and to Ofsted if they have any cause to suspect that a child is at risk from abuse or is being abused in any way.

Childcare providers may make a referral to Social Services without a Parent’s or Carer’s knowledge or consent, depending on the circumstances.

Childcare Providers have a responsibility to inform Parents/Carers of any accidents or injuries a child sustains whilst in their care. It is essential that Parents/Carers inform childcare providers of any accidents or injuries that their child has sustained at home or elsewhere.

As a matter of good practice, childcare providers are required to record any accidents or injuries in their Accident Book. Parents/Carers will be asked to read and sign this form when they collect their child and will be given a copy of the entry.