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How Can Being Exposed to Substance Abuse at Home Impact Early Years Children?
"Exposure to substance abuse at home can harm children’s emotional, physical, and developmental well-being. Learn how early years practitioners can support vulnerable children." ...more
Types of Abuse
March 27, 2025•3 min read
What is Religious Abuse?
"Religious abuse in early years settings undermines children’s well-being. Learn how to prevent coercion, exclusion, and neglect while promoting inclusivity and respect." ...more
Types of Abuse
January 02, 2025•4 min read
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
"Learn about institutional abuse in early years settings, its causes, impacts, and strategies for prevention to ensure children’s safety and well-being in care environments." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•5 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
"Explore the responsible use of restraint and confinement in early years settings, focusing on safeguarding, legal frameworks, and ethical considerations to protect children." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•5 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
"Prevent hate crimes and harassment in early years settings by fostering respect, inclusivity, and early intervention. Ensure children feel safe, valued, and protected." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•6 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
"Abuse of power in early years settings can harm staff and children alike. Learn how to recognise, prevent, and address power imbalances for a positive workplace." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•4 min read
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How Can Being Exposed to Substance Abuse at Home Impact Early Years Children?
"Exposure to substance abuse at home can harm children’s emotional, physical, and developmental well-being. Learn how early years practitioners can support vulnerable children." ...more
Types of Abuse
March 27, 2025•3 min read
What is Religious Abuse?
"Religious abuse in early years settings undermines children’s well-being. Learn how to prevent coercion, exclusion, and neglect while promoting inclusivity and respect." ...more
Types of Abuse
January 02, 2025•4 min read
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
"Learn about institutional abuse in early years settings, its causes, impacts, and strategies for prevention to ensure children’s safety and well-being in care environments." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•5 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
"Explore the responsible use of restraint and confinement in early years settings, focusing on safeguarding, legal frameworks, and ethical considerations to protect children." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•5 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
"Prevent hate crimes and harassment in early years settings by fostering respect, inclusivity, and early intervention. Ensure children feel safe, valued, and protected." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•6 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
"Abuse of power in early years settings can harm staff and children alike. Learn how to recognise, prevent, and address power imbalances for a positive workplace." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•4 min read
What is Abuse of Discretion?
"Abuse of discretion in early years can harm a child's future. Learn how flawed decisions in welfare, education, and custody impact development and well-being." ...more
Types of Abuse
November 27, 2024•4 min read
What is Abuse of Authority?
"Abuse of authority in nurseries can harm children and staff. Learn the signs, impacts, and safeguarding measures to ensure a fair, supportive environment." ...more
Types of Abuse
November 25, 2024•3 min read
What is Failure to Thrive?
"Failure to thrive in children can signal neglect or abuse. Learn the causes, signs, and safeguarding steps to protect vulnerable children from harm." ...more
Types of Abuse
November 14, 2024•5 min read
What is Modern Slavery?
"Modern slavery affects millions worldwide through forced labour, trafficking, and exploitation. Learn how to spot the signs and take action to combat this abuse." ...more
Types of Abuse
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Safeguarding against Forced Marriage
"Learn how to safeguard children from forced marriage, identify signs of coercion, and support vulnerable families with awareness and legal obligations in early years settings." ...more
Types of Abuse
November 03, 2024•4 min read
What is County Lines?
"County lines" refers to a way drug dealers expand their operations. They move their activities into areas that often have less police presence, like rural towns or smaller communities. This spread no... ...more
Types of Abuse
October 23, 2024•3 min read
What is Radicalisation?
"Learn how radicalisation affects early childhood development, its impact on identity and belonging, and ways to prevent extremist ideologies from influencing young minds." ...more
Types of Abuse
September 01, 2024•5 min read
Breast Ironing
"Understand the harmful practice of breast ironing, its physical and psychological impact, and how early years practitioners can recognise and intervene to protect children." ...more
Types of Abuse
August 25, 2024•4 min read
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
"Learn how to recognise the signs of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in young girls, from physical indicators to psychological effects, and how to prevent it." ...more
Types of Abuse
August 14, 2024•4 min read
What types of abuse should I be aware of in the Early Years?
"Learn about the various types of abuse in early years, from physical to emotional and neglect, and how to spot signs to ensure children's safety and well-being." ...more
Types of Abuse
August 13, 2024•4 min read
How do signs of physical abuse look different with cultural differences?
"Explore how cultural differences can influence the signs of physical abuse, from discipline practices to gender roles. Learn how to approach with sensitivity and care." ...more
Types of Abuse
August 11, 2024•3 min read
What Are the Signs of Economic Abuse?
"Recognise the signs of economic abuse in children, staff, and parents, from behavioural changes to financial struggles. Learn how to support those affected in your nursery." ...more
Types of Abuse
July 24, 2024•5 min read
Signs in a Child Under 8 Years Old Suggesting They Have Witnessed Domestic Abuse
"Learn to recognise signs in children under 8 who may have witnessed domestic abuse, from emotional distress to physical and behavioural changes. Early intervention is key." ...more
Types of Abuse
July 22, 2024•4 min read
What sort of parental behaviours may indicate a child is more likely to be abused?
While it's essential to remember that no single behaviour guarantees that abuse is occurring, some signs in parental behaviour might raise concerns. Recognising these signs is crucial for ensuring the... ...more
Types of Abuse
July 02, 2024•2 min read
What Are the Signs of Online Abuse?
"Recognise the signs of online abuse in children, staff, and parents to protect your nursery community. Learn how to spot changes in behaviour and take action early." ...more
Types of Abuse
July 01, 2024•3 min read
If a child is isolated can this affect safeguarding?
"Learn how isolation can impact a child's safeguarding, affecting their emotional health, safety, and development. Discover ways to support and protect isolated children." ...more
Types of Abuse
July 01, 2024•3 min read
How does the environment contribute to child abuse?
"Discover how environmental factors like stress, substance abuse, and isolation can contribute to child abuse. Learn ways to create safer, nurturing environments for children." ...more
Types of Abuse
June 18, 2024•3 min read
How does domestic violence affect children?
"Understand how domestic violence impacts children's emotional, social, and physical development, and learn how to offer support." ...more
Types of Abuse
June 14, 2024•4 min read
What are the signs of domestic abuse?
"Learn to recognise signs of domestic abuse, from physical harm to emotional manipulation and isolation. Early intervention is key to safety and support." ...more
Types of Abuse
June 04, 2024•5 min read
What are the signs of sexual abuse
"Recognise the signs of sexual abuse, including mood changes, inappropriate sexual knowledge, and unexplained injuries. Early intervention is crucial." ...more
Types of Abuse
April 11, 2024•2 min read
What are the emotional signs to look for in safeguarding?
"Emotional signs in safeguarding include children becoming unusually quiet, angry, or fearful, often due to underlying issues. Changes in behaviour and mood can signal distress." ...more
Types of Abuse
April 09, 2024•2 min read
What behaviour might indicate a safeguarding issue?
"Spotting safeguarding concerns? Sudden behaviour changes, fear of certain people, or unexplained injuries in children may signal abuse or neglect. Learn key signs." ...more
Types of Abuse
April 08, 2024•2 min read
What are the indicators for neglect when considering safeguarding?
In this blog it answers the question concerning the indicators of Neglect in relation to safeguarding. ...more
Types of Abuse
April 05, 2024•2 min read
What indicators might present concerning the child's development and progress if they were being abused?
What indicators might present concerning the child's development and progress if they were being abused? The answer is covered in this blog. ...more
Types of Abuse
April 05, 2024•2 min read
What are the signs of physical abuse?
"Recognise signs of abuse in children, from unexplained injuries to developmental delays. Learn key indicators of distress and how to support vulnerable children." ...more
Types of Abuse
April 03, 2024•2 min read
How Can Being Exposed to Substance Abuse at Home Impact Early Years Children?
"Exposure to substance abuse at home can harm children’s emotional, physical, and developmental well-being. Learn how early years practitioners can support vulnerable children." ...more
Types of Abuse
March 27, 2025•3 min read
What is Religious Abuse?
"Religious abuse in early years settings undermines children’s well-being. Learn how to prevent coercion, exclusion, and neglect while promoting inclusivity and respect." ...more
Types of Abuse
January 02, 2025•4 min read
What is Institutional Abuse in the Early Years?
"Learn about institutional abuse in early years settings, its causes, impacts, and strategies for prevention to ensure children’s safety and well-being in care environments." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 18, 2024•5 min read
Use of Restraint in Early Years
"Explore the responsible use of restraint and confinement in early years settings, focusing on safeguarding, legal frameworks, and ethical considerations to protect children." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 16, 2024•5 min read
Hate Crimes and Targeted Harrassment
"Prevent hate crimes and harassment in early years settings by fostering respect, inclusivity, and early intervention. Ensure children feel safe, valued, and protected." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 08, 2024•6 min read
What is Abuse of Power in the Early Years?
"Abuse of power in early years settings can harm staff and children alike. Learn how to recognise, prevent, and address power imbalances for a positive workplace." ...more
Types of Abuse
December 01, 2024•4 min read
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