Safeguarding in 2024 part 2: Ensuring a person's suitability
In part two of her series, Rachel Buckler outlines how to ensure the ‘suitability’ of persons in positions of trust
In part two of her series, Rachel Buckler outlines how to ensure the ‘suitability’ of persons in positions of trust
In the first of a four-part series, Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding, looks at ways to strengthen safe practices in the early years workforce.
In a new series of columns penned by senior health visitors, Rachel Costis, operational manager for public health nursing at Swindon Borough Council, sets out key safeguarding lessons from two recent child deaths: Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and...
In the final part of this series, safeguarding specialist Rachel Buckler provides guidance on working with others to achieve the right outcomes for children.
As the Online Safety Bill goes through Parliament this year, national media headlines are focusing on the risks associated with teenagers. But for many years, early years practitioners have been raising serious concerns about the damaging...
Early years practitioners are best-placed to recognise when a vulnerable child needs help. By Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding
What are the competencies needed for safeguarding in today's climate? By Rachel Buckler, a trainer...
Are children suffering a form of ‘immunity debt’ from lack of exposure to bugs during the pandemic?...
It may surprise some, but even childcare companies can be prey to online criminals. Annette...
With referrals to social care and concerns about children rising during the pandemic, what is the...
What are the new rules and dispensations on inspection under the current restrictions? Melanie...
In the final part of this series, Jo Caswell covers how to support staff with safeguarding...
Settings and families are becoming more confident about returning to pre-lockdown activities, and each must make their own call, says Laura Hoyland
Now is the time to encourage staff to see change as a positive process and to reflect on their practice and identify any areas for improvement, explains Jo Caswell
How can settings ensure that staff are fully trained up on safeguarding procedures? Hannah Crown looks at good practice at Little Rainbows Day Nursery
What is female genital mutilation and how can those who care for young children take action if they suspect it of happening? Caroline Vollans reports
The Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance on multi-agency working was updated in June. So, what is new? Hannah Crown reports
What exactly is expected of a ‘designated safeguarding lead’, legally and practically, asks Rachel Buckler
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