Safeguarding & Welfare

Safeguarding policies, child protection training, first aid, online safety, safer recruitment, and welfare requirements.

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How to Write a Safeguarding Policy for Your Childminding Setting in 2026

A safeguarding policy that's been copied from a template and left to gather dust is worse than useless — if something goes wrong, it needs to hold up under scrutiny. This guide walks through exactly what your policy must cover in 2026, how to make it genuinely reflect your setting, and the common mistakes that leave childminders exposed.

28 Feb 2026 7 min read

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Safeguarding & Welfare

What the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 Updates Mean for Your School

The September update to Keeping Children Safe in Education is never just an admin exercise — and 2024 is no exception. This breakdown cuts through the document to show DSLs and headteachers exactly where the guidance has teeth and what genuinely needs to change in your school.

21 Feb 2026 7 min read