Stockport nursery tragedy: Deputy manager told baby to 'stop your whingeing' and 'lost her patience with her'
The Stockport nursery worker who is accused of killing a nine-month-old baby told her to ‘stop your...
Safeguarding
What are the current challenges in social care, and how does this impact on the early years practitioner? What about recent reforms? Safeguarding expert Rachel Buckler provides this guide to safeguarding in the current climate.
Stockport deputy nursery manager caused the death of a baby she strapped to a beanbag, face down, court hears
A Stockport deputy nursery manager caused the death of a nine-month-old by placing her face down,...
Safeguarding in 2024 part 3: How to ensure new early years educators develop essential skills
Rachel Buckler on strategies for supporting an emerging workforce to keep the children in their care...
'Jade's law' introduced to better protect children from harm
The Victims and Prisoners Bill is to be amended so parents who kill a partner or ex-partner with...
Stockport nursery death: Woman charged with unlawfully killing child denies manslaughter
A woman who has been accused of unlawfully killing a nine-month-old while at Tiny Toes Nursery in...
Oliver Steeper inquest to look at staff: child ratios and training of nursery employees
An inquest into the death of Oliver Steeper, who died after choking on food at nursery in 2021, will...
Safeguarding Part 4: Why partnership working is key to effective safeguarding
In the final part of this series, safeguarding specialist Rachel Buckler provides guidance on...
One person arrested as police investigate safeguarding concerns at Devon nursery
One person has been arrested as part of a police investigation into safeguarding concerns at Grafton...
Why the Online Safety Bill must include risks to youngest children
As the Online Safety Bill goes through Parliament this year, national media headlines are focusing...
Safeguarding Part 3: Implementing child-centred strategies through Designated Safeguarding Leads
Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding, discusses the development of...
Safeguarding part 2: Recognising when a child needs help
Early years practitioners are best-placed to recognise when a vulnerable child needs help. By Rachel...
Safeguarding Part 1: Reassessing safeguarding needs
What are the competencies needed for safeguarding in today's climate? By Rachel Buckler, a trainer...
Oliver Steeper's parents appeal against CPS decision that no-one is accountable for his death
The Steeper family, whose son tragically died after choking on food at nursery in 2021, have...
MPs unite in opposition to Government's plans to change staff-to-child ratios in petition debate
MPs from across the House of Commons voiced the overwhelming opposition of early years providers and...
Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social care to merge
The merger between the Early Intervention Foundation and What Works for Children’s Social Care, has...
A Unique Child - Stark truth
Why do young children tend to like being naked so much? And are there particular times when...
Inclusion: Working with parents with alcohol problems - Stepping in
With more children affected by parental substance misuse during the pandemic, Gabriella Jozwiak...
Best practice: Supporting children affected by trauma - In hiding
How can early years staff support and nurture children in their settings affected by trauma and...
Safeguarding, part 4: role of the DSL - Taking the lead
What exactly is expected of a ‘designated safeguarding lead’, legally and practically, asks Rachel...
Safeguarding, part 3: Workforce - Capable hands
Many of the problems in safeguarding cases – lack of professional curiosity, inadequate information...
Safeguarding, Part 2: The EYFS - Be curious
How does the EYFS best support children in need of protection, and what happens in practice? Rachel...
Safeguarding, Part 1: The Current Climate - Too late
Many children in need are pre-school age, but early help is being cut. Rachel Buckler, trainer and...
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