Keeping children safe is at the heart of May Meadows.

Our commitment

May Meadows is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child and young person who lives in, visits or is connected with our home. We expect every member of our team — and everyone who works with us — to share that commitment.

How safeguarding shapes our home

• Safer recruitment, including enhanced DBS checks, references and employment history verification for all staff.
• Clear routines, consistent adults and a calm, predictable environment where young people feel safe enough to speak up.
• Ongoing safeguarding training and reflective practice within the team.
• Close working with local authority safeguarding partners, social workers and other professionals.
• Young people are actively taught how to raise concerns, and are given access to independent advocates.
• Careful recording, reporting and review of any concerns, however small they may seem.

Our safeguarding lead

The designated safeguarding lead's details will be published once confirmed. In the meantime, safeguarding concerns relating to May Meadows can be raised on 07791 912107 or at info@maymeadows.org and will be directed appropriately.

Worried about a child?

If a child is in immediate danger, always call 999 first.

To report a concern about a child's safety or welfare, contact the local authority children's social care team for the area where the child lives. You can find the correct team through the GOV.UK child protection contact service.

You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 (adults) or Childline on 0800 1111 (children and young people, free and confidential).

If your concern relates to May Meadows specifically, please contact us directly on 07791 912107 or info@maymeadows.org and ask to speak to the safeguarding lead, or contact Ofsted on 0300 123 1231.

Our policies

Our full safeguarding policy and related procedures are available to professionals, families and young people on request. Please contact us and we will share them with you.