Plans to ensure individuals working in early years settings have reference checks, and new requirements to follow up if a child is absent from nursery for a prolonged period of time, are some of the ...

New requirements on the supervision of staff and a sharper focus on safeguarding have implications for early years settings and their training programmes, says Karen Faux. Changes to the welfare ...

A range of changes that strengthen child safety and clarify provider responsibilities across early years settings come into force from 1 September. The guidance includes new requirements on safer ...

The revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) places renewed emphasis on safeguarding and the need for staff to have a clear understanding of their responsibilities. This book is written to inform ...