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Protecting All Vulnerable Babies Better For Early Years Professionals in Practice
Jul 16, 2026
The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel's national review, Protecting All Vulnerable Babies Better, examines the wider safeguarding lessons arising from the death of baby Victoria Marten. One of its strongest messages is that practitioners must consciously keep the baby at the centre of every assessment and decision, particularly when adults' needs, behaviours or circumstances attempt to dominate professionals.
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Early Years Foundation Stage 2026 - Strengthening safeguarding in the early years
Jul 14, 2026
The Department for Education has published updated EYFS Statutory Frameworks for both childminders and group and school-based providers, which come into effect from 1 September 2026. Sharon Birch looks at the changes in more detail.
Screen Use in the Early Years – Practical Guidance for Providers
Jul 14, 2026
Digital technology is part of everyday life, and our youngest children are growing up in a world where screens are commonplace. The Department for Education's guidance reminds us that the question is not whether children should use technology, but how, when and why it is used.
Prevent funding cuts: continuing to safeguard with confidence
Jul 13, 2026
Despite reduced funding for Prevent support in many areas, safeguarding leads still have access to a range of valuable resources, expertise and guidance to protect and support children and young people effectively.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 8 July 2026
Jul 08, 2026
In this Bulletin: KCSiE 2026 information version published; New statutory guidance published: Allergy safety in schools; New social media ban support hub; Pilot Anna Freud's new healthy relationship resources; On the blog: DfE's open consultation on ‘Improving help and child protection: revised framework’; Ofsted consults on strengthening children's social care inspections; Helping schools take action on racist bullying
KCSiE 2026 Information-only version published
Jul 07, 2026
The DfE has published the information-only version of Keeping children safe in education 2026. It will come into effect on 1 September 20206.
Order your new DSL Planner 2026/27!
Jul 02, 2026
Now in its third year, the Safeguarding Network DSL Planner for the 2026/27 academic year is ready to order, for delivery in July.
Order the new 2026/27 Academic DSL Diary!
Jul 02, 2026
Created by our experts especially for DSLs and DDSLs, the Academic DSL Diary is a durable 194 page hardback publication in a convenient A5 size, week-to-view format designed to keep you informed, proactive, and ahead of the curve in safeguarding within educational settings throughout the months.
Improving help and child protection: revised framework - what education settings need to know
Jun 29, 2026
The DfE have just launched an open consultation on ‘Improving help and child protection: revised framework’. Whilst the consultation is underway, Samantha Lurock looks at what education settings need to know about the planned changes.
New member offer: Join now - Pay September
Jun 26, 2026
Reduce work pressure and build safeguarding confidence with a Safeguarding Network membership.
Introducing the new 2026/27 Academic DSL Diary!
Jun 25, 2026
Created by our experts especially for DSLs and DDSLs, the Academic DSL Diary is a durable 194 page hardback publication in a convenient A5 size, week-to-view format designed to keep you informed, proactive, and ahead of the curve in safeguarding within educational settings throughout the months.
Safeguarding Bulletin - 24 June 2026
Jun 24, 2026
In this Bulletin: DfE consultation opens - Improving help and child protection revised framework; Mandatory reporting for child sexual abuse; Regulated activity changes; Safeguarding isn't just training or vetting; Online safety: social media restrictions; Lead child protection practitioner standards published; DSM Foundation's new drug education delivery booklet published
Safeguarding isn't just training or vetting
Jun 22, 2026
Safeguarding is about far more than checks, certificates and training records. Sharon Birch explores why professional curiosity, a strong safeguarding culture and the confidence to challenge concerns are the most effective tools in protecting children.
New KCSiE Implementation webinars for members and non-members
Jun 15, 2026
Get prepared for September. Find out about our two new KCSiE Implementation webinars on July 1st and book your seats.
Pre-order your new DSL Planner 2026/27!
Jun 13, 2026
Now in its third year, the Safeguarding Network DSL Planner for the 2026/27 academic year is ready to pre-order, for delivery in June.