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 ...

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 ...

Rachel Buckler, a trainer and consultant specialising in safeguarding, on how the sector is implementing safeguarding reforms ahead of their introduction in September In this final article of the ...

The Commons' Education Committee has expanded its inquiry of the early years sector after recent high-profile nursery abuse cases. The committee has launched a new call for evidence, asking early ...