New safeguarding guidance for early years providers
Information and advice for early years staff on the safeguarding requirements in the EYFS
The Department for Education has published new guidance to help practitioners, managers and childminders understand and apply the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the EYFS.
The new content provides practical information and advice on creating a strong safeguarding culture, recognising concerns early, responding appropriately, and ensuring children are safe, healthy and supported to thrive.
The guidance includes information on:
- the safeguarding responsibilities of early years providers and practitioners
- the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- creating and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture
- recognising signs of possible abuse, neglect and harm
- raising, recording and reporting safeguarding concerns
- whistleblowing procedures and when to use them
- safer recruitment and vetting requirements
- working in partnership with parents and carers to keep children safe
- staff training, supervision and ongoing safeguarding practice
- attendance, absence monitoring and information sharing
- resources, posters and links to further guidance and support
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To access the new guidance, click on the following link: New safeguarding guidance for early years providers
