Safeguarding Resources
Support effective safeguarding practice with our professional early years safeguarding resources. Explore practical guides, awareness posters, and training materials designed to help practitioners recognise concerns, understand responsibilities, and promote the safety and wellbeing of every child.
Essential Safeguarding Guides
Types of Abuse & Signs of Abuse
Support safeguarding awareness with this practical guide to recognising physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect and domestic abuse. Designed to help practitioners understand signs and safeguarding responsibilities.
The Toxic Trio Explained
Understand how domestic abuse, parental mental health difficulties, and substance misuse can impact childrenās safety, wellbeing, and development. This guide helps practitioners recognise risk factors and support safeguarding practice.
British Values in Early Years
Support childrenās understanding of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance through meaningful early years experiences and everyday practice.
Online Safety in Early Years
Promote childrenās digital safety with practical guidance on technology use, online risks, appropriate content, and working in partnership with parents and carers.
Prevent Duty in Early Years
Understand the Prevent Duty and how early years practitioners can promote inclusion, respect, and a safe environment while recognising and responding to concerns.
FGM Awareness for Early Years Practitioners
Improve safeguarding knowledge with this awareness guide covering professional responsibilities, recognising concerns, and following appropriate safeguarding procedures.
Safer Working Practices
Support professional conduct with guidance on maintaining boundaries, appropriate interactions, confidentiality, and safe practice within early years settings.
Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Understand the key responsibilities of the DSL, including supporting staff, managing concerns, maintaining records, and promoting effective safeguarding procedures.