Safeguarding can include a lot of things. Broadly it’s the actions we take to support children’s welfare and protect them from harm.

We all know that children deserve a happy life without fear or mistreatment. But it is possible that, in your time as a nanny, you'll care for children experiencing maltreatment.

This can include abuse, neglect or exploitation. Unfortunately it’s more common than you’d expect, with 1 in 5 adults in the UK having experienced abuse as children.

Everyone who works with children has a role to play in spotting potential issues and raising them with the relevant authorities so the child is kept safe. This includes you.

At Koru Kids HQ, we have a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Their job is to support you with any concerns you may have and to work in partnership with you to help safeguard children in your role as a nanny. You can contact us with any concerns, no matter how small and we will always support you with any next steps we think you might need to take.

You can access your Koru Kids training at any time here. The safeguarding training is also separated out as a stand alone course that you can revisit as many times as you wish.

We also offer optional accredited training through our partner Professional Training Solution and you can find more details here.

You can reach out to Koru Kids whenever you have a question about safeguarding. We have a Designated Safeguarding Lead who is happy to talk through any concerns you may have, no matter how small. Follow this link to speak to us.

You can contact the NSPCC anonymously with any concerns you may have about the children you are looking after here.