The Early Years Alliance has launched a publication to support early years providers to embed an effective culture of safeguarding.  

Developing an Effective Safeguarding Culture in Early Years Education provides guidance on how settings can improve their practice, raise standards and ensure that their provision is child-centred. 

Topics explored include working in a child- and family-centred way,  how to create a culture of open communication and embedding good practice and avoiding bias.

Michael Freeston, director of quality improvement at the Early Years Alliance, said: “Embedding a safeguarding culture in early years settings is not only a regulatory requirement but is crucial in giving children the best start in life.”  

He added: “As such, Developing an Effective Safeguarding Culture in Early Years Education provides guidance, support and expertise on how settings can ensure that they not only meet statutory requirements but are able to embed and maintain a culture which goes above and beyond that.”