A clear, practical overview of current safeguarding law and statutory guidance for Early Years practitioners — moving beyond compliance into confident, everyday practice.
About This Course
This training provides a clear, practical overview of current safeguarding law and statutory guidance relevant to the Early Years sector, including expectations set out in the EYFS framework, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025).
This is a highly interactive course, with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and application throughout. Practitioners will leave with practical tools and strategies to embed safe, consistent, and confident safeguarding practices within their setting.
What You Will Gain
A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within EYFS settings
Confidence in identifying and responding to concerns and disclosures
Practical strategies to embed safeguarding into everyday practice
Greater awareness of risk, vulnerability, and early intervention
Tools to support effective safeguarding with children, families, and professionals
Course Outline
Understanding the difference between safeguarding and child protection
Overview of key legislation and statutory guidance
Recognising signs and indicators of abuse, neglect, and emerging vulnerabilities
The importance of early help and preventative safeguarding in the early years
Responding to disclosures and concerns using child-centred approaches
Recording, reporting, and information sharing in line with best practice
The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider team responsibilities
Safeguarding children with additional vulnerabilities, including SEND
Understanding the impact of trauma, attachment, and early experiences on development
Online safety in early years settings
Safer working practices, including managing allegations
Working in partnership with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals
Available Dates
Friday
19th June
2026
09:30am – 12:30pmMicrosoft Teams
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Friday
17th July
2026
09:30am – 12:30pmMicrosoft Teams
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Wednesday
2nd September
2026
09:30am – 12:30pmMicrosoft Teams
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An optional safeguarding workbook is available to accompany the training, providing practical exercises and key reference material to support ongoing learning. Printed copies can be posted within the UK at a cost of £8 per workbook (including postage and packaging). This must be ordered 7 days before the training.
Founder & Lead Facilitator
Village Mind
Your Facilitator
This training is delivered by Village Mind, an organisation established to support family-focused services and families in crisis to build safe, confident, and consistent practices.
The course is facilitated by an experienced safeguarding professional with a background spanning education, alternative provision, family engagement, and children's residential care. With experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Family Engagement Lead, and systemic practitioner.
Delegates not only understand what is required, but also how to apply safeguarding in a way that builds trust, strengthens relationships, and supports children and families effectively.
Investment
+ VAT per person
3-hour live online session via Microsoft Teams
Certificate of attendance upon completion
Interactive discussion and practical activities
Optional workbook available for £8 (UK delivery)