On the ButtonAs a key player in early education, your role is crucial, and your efforts are significant. A parent wasn't happy that the nursery was closing between Christmas and New Year. What began as a casual grumble quickly escalated. She took her concerns to Ofsted and made several serious additional allegations.
On the ButtonWhen Sophie Streeter withdrew her nonverbal son, Harrison, from a nursery in Guernsey, she didn't walk away quietly—she spoke out. What followed was a wave of concern for her child, and reflects on the systems in place to protect all children in early years care.
On the Button...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 his new setting, ensuring he gets the support he needs from day one.
On the ButtonWhen considering safeguarding in early years settings, we assume everyone follows the proper procedures. But what happens when things slip through the cracks? Recently, I came across a concerning news story about a preschool that was forced to close for six weeks due to safeguarding concerns.