The Department for Education (DfE) have made changes to the safeguarding requirements of the EYFS that are statutory from 1st September 2025. There are two updated statutory requirements, one specific to childminders and one specific to group based early years settings.
In alignment with this, the Early Years Team have developed two Safeguarding Self-Assessment and Evaluation Audit Tools. It will support you to review practice and implement the reforms.
The completed audit should be sent to the Early Years Team annually [email protected]. This will help inform on training needs.
Please also see the Summary of 2025 Safeguarding Reforms for reference.
Could you offer a placement to a young adult with disabilities within your setting? Action on Disability offer mentor training and Job Coach Support will also be provided. See AoD Supported Internship A5 flyer For questions email [email protected]
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