Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements are designed to help providers create high quality settings that are welcoming, safe and stimulating, and where children are able to enjoy learning and grow in confidence.
Providers must take all necessary steps to keep children safe and well. The requirements explain what early years providers must do to
- safeguard children
- ensure the suitability of adults who have contact with children
- promote good health
- manage behaviour
- maintain records, policies and procedures
Follow the link above to ensure you're meeting all the safeguarding and welfare requirements.
Other useful documents
- Ofsted guidance: Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills
- Keeping children safe in education: childcare disqualification requirements – supplementary advice
Safeguarding (policy into practice)
Bolton Safeguarding Guidance: Childminders
Guidance for reviewing and writing a safeguarding policy and procedure for Childminders.
Bolton Safeguarding Guidance: Daycare and Out of School Settings
Guidance for reviewing and writing a safeguarding policy and procedure for Daycare and Out of School Settings.