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?

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Published on: 30/03/2025

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 medical care is never denied and preventing any risk of substance exposure or coercion.

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What is abuse of information in early years?

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Published on: 13/03/2025

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 significant harm, such as breaches of trust with parents, emotional or social impacts on children, and even legal consequences.

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Implementing Effective Safeguarding Procedures

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Published on: 03/03/2025

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 safeguarding procedure should be accurate, informative, and clear, ensuring that everyone knows what to do if they have concerns about a child.

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Confirming that staff are suitable to work with children

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Published on: 03/02/2025

UK legislation sets out strict guidelines on the recruitment and monitoring of staff suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and ongoing assessments.

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