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Best Practice Ideas for Safeguarding Articles
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
What is abuse of information in early years?
In early years, "abuse of information" refers to the misuse of sensitive data about children, families, or staff members in ways that violate privacy, confidentiality, or trust. This can lead to signi... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
March 13, 2025•4 min read
Implementing Effective Safeguarding Procedures
How can a safeguarding procedure be implemented that is accurate, informative, and clear to effectively support staff and parents in addressing safeguarding concerns about a child? An effective safegu... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
March 03, 2025•2 min read
Confirming that staff are suitable to work with children
UK legislation sets out strict guidelines on the recruitment and monitoring of staff suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and ongoing assessments. ...more
Best Practice Ideas
February 03, 2025•2 min read
Sarah's Well-being Story
In our group, we cared for children with diverse needs. Some displayed challenging behaviours, others were very shy, and a few attended inconsistently—sometimes showing up one day and then missing wee... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 31, 2025•2 min read
Changes That Must Be Notified to Ofsted
As part of yourlegal responsibilities, nursery and preschool leaders must notify Ofsted of certain changes that could impact the quality of care or the safety of children. Failing to report key change... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 29, 2025•3 min read
Why Are Key Persons in the Early Years So Important for Children and Their Families?
The key person approach is a cornerstone of quality early years practice, ensuring that every child and family is supported, understood, and valued. ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 24, 2025•3 min read
Why is food safety important in the early years?
Food safety is a critical aspect of safeguarding in early years settings, ensuring the health and well-being of young children. Nurseries and preschools have a duty of care to provide safe and nutriti... ...more
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January 23, 2025•3 min read
Measles in Early Childhood: Causes, Impacts, and Prevention
Understanding the effects of measles in early childhood, its complications, and the importance of prevention is crucial to safeguarding children's health worldwide. ...more
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January 08, 2025•3 min read
How can safeguarding accusations damage your reputation?
The now closed Abacus Day Nursery was closed following serious allegations concerning child mistreatment. The nursery manager, faced charges including child cruelty, common assault, and a racially agg... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 07, 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
What is abuse of information in early years?
In early years, "abuse of information" refers to the misuse of sensitive data about children, families, or staff members in ways that violate privacy, confidentiality, or trust. This can lead to signi... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
March 13, 2025•4 min read
Implementing Effective Safeguarding Procedures
How can a safeguarding procedure be implemented that is accurate, informative, and clear to effectively support staff and parents in addressing safeguarding concerns about a child? An effective safegu... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
March 03, 2025•2 min read
Confirming that staff are suitable to work with children
UK legislation sets out strict guidelines on the recruitment and monitoring of staff suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and ongoing assessments. ...more
Best Practice Ideas
February 03, 2025•2 min read
Sarah's Well-being Story
In our group, we cared for children with diverse needs. Some displayed challenging behaviours, others were very shy, and a few attended inconsistently—sometimes showing up one day and then missing wee... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 31, 2025•2 min read
Changes That Must Be Notified to Ofsted
As part of yourlegal responsibilities, nursery and preschool leaders must notify Ofsted of certain changes that could impact the quality of care or the safety of children. Failing to report key change... ...more
Best Practice Ideas
January 29, 2025•3 min read
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