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 and consultant specialising in safeguarding practices and procedures.
Are children suffering a form of ‘immunity debt’ from lack of exposure to bugs during the pandemic? By Meredith Jones Russell
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...
Now is the time to encourage staff to see change as a positive process and to reflect on their...
A five-part series by Laura Henry on creating and implementing the policies and procedures you need for your childcare setting.
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.
Your guide to this legislation which gained royal assent in 2017 and covers changes to local safeguarding and the social work profession, relationships education, and the concept of corporate parenting.
Former Ofsted inspector Debbie Alcock covers everything from safeguarding to disqualifications, allegations, preparing for inspections, and understanding Ofsted terminology.
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
Many of the problems in safeguarding cases – lack of professional curiosity, inadequate information sharing – would be solved with the development of a competent workforce, finds safeguarding expert Rachel Buckler
How does the EYFS best support children in need of protection, and what happens in practice? Rachel Buckler, trainer and consultant, reports
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