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How Can Being Exposed to Substance Abuse at Home Impact Early Years Children?
Children in their early years are highly vulnerable to the effects of their home environment. Early years practitioners play a crucial role in recognising signs of harm and taking appropriate action t... ...more
Types of Abuse
March 27, 2025•3 min read
What is Religious Abuse?
Religious abuse refers to the misuse of religious beliefs, practices, or authority to harm, control, or disadvantage children. This type of abuse can take various forms, including coercion, indoctrina... ...more
Types of Abuse
January 02, 2025•4 min read
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
This form of abuse arises when the practices, policies, or culture of the institution fail to prioritise the well-being of children, leading to situations where neglect or harm is perpetuated by indiv... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•4 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
In the UK, these measures must always be a last resort, used only when necessary to protect children or others from harm, and carried out with the utmost care to ensure the well-being and dignity of t... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•4 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
Addressing these challenges in the early years is essential to fostering an inclusive and safe environment for all children. Furthermore, preventing hate crimes and targeted harassment is a cornerston... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•5 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
Abuse of power occurs when someone in a position of authority misuses their role to exploit, intimidate, or unfairly disadvantage another person. In early years settings,... ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•3 min read
What is Abuse of Discretion?
Abuse of discretion in the early years can occur when authorities or decision-makers, such as government agencies, schools, child protection services, or family courts, act in ways that are unreasonab... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 27, 2024•4 min read
What is Abuse of Authority?
In early years provision, this behaviour can harm children, staff, and even parents, undermining trust and professional standards. Here's an overview of what constitutes abuse of authority in these se... ...more
Types of Abuse
November 25, 2024•2 min read
What is Failure to Thrive?
Your observations and reports could form a central part of this picture, so you have a responsibility for accurate monitoring of all well-being and safeguarding concerns. ...more
Types of Abuse
November 14, 2024•4 min read
What is Modern Slavery?
Early years settings have a unique role in safeguarding both staff and families against the risks associated with modern slavery. ...more
Types of Abuse
November 12, 2024•2 min read
How can On the Button Support Children with Additional Needs?
...knowing that all of this information is safely stored and easy to access gives me a sense of relief and confidence. When it's time for this child to move on to school, I can share everything with h... ...more
Case Stories
April 02, 2025•1 min read
How to support children with anxiety in the early years?
Anxiety is a natural response to unfamiliar situations, but for some young children, it can become overwhelming. Common triggers include separation from caregivers, changes in routine, new environment... ...more
Well-being
March 31, 2025•2 min read
What measures should be implemented to prevent the denial of medical care or the forcing of substance use, ensuring the health, safety, and rights of individuals are protected?
Children are among the most vulnerable in society, and it is essential that nurseries and preschools implement strong measures to protect their health, safety, and rights. This includes ensuring medic... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
March 30, 2025•2 min read
How do you Promote Positive Mental Health Among Early Years Practitioners?
Long hours, emotional labour, high expectations, and limited resources can contribute to stress and burnout. Supporting the mental well-being of practitioners is essential to maintaining a positive, n... ...more
Well-being
March 29, 2025•2 min read
How Can Being Exposed to Substance Abuse at Home Impact Early Years Children?
Children in their early years are highly vulnerable to the effects of their home environment. Early years practitioners play a crucial role in recognising signs of harm and taking appropriate action t... ...more
Types of Abuse
March 27, 2025•3 min read
Building Emotional Literacy in Early Years Children
Emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, express, and manage emotions effectively. By fostering emotional intelligence, practitioners can equip children with the tools they need to ... ...more
Well-being
March 26, 2025•2 min read
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