Safeguarding: Understanding 'verbal abuse' and roads to prevention
A study on the lasting impact of ‘childhood verbal abuse’ highlights the need for all adult caregivers to be mindful of how they communicate to children, finds Caroline Vollans
A study on the lasting impact of ‘childhood verbal abuse’ highlights the need for all adult caregivers to be mindful of how they communicate to children, finds Caroline Vollans
Rachel Buckler on strategies for supporting an emerging workforce to keep the children in their care safe.
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...
Early years practitioners are best-placed to recognise when a vulnerable child needs help. By Rachel...
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 Pilcher talks about how to adapt to Ofsted’s expectations
In the final part of this series, Jo Caswell covers how to support staff with safeguarding vulnerable children
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
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