Safeguarding is of high importance, especially in the early years sector - this is due to children being incredibly vulnerable as they do not have the same understanding as an adult, they rely on others, and are more likely to be at risk of being subjected to abuse, neglect, or harm because of this. Safeguarding procedures and training allows trusted adults in sectors such as childcare and medicine to act upon concerns with care. Safeguarding is considered a shared responsibility amongst all public sectors involved.

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Safeguarding in Early Years is also considered important as these formative years will impact a child as they grow into an adult, by ensuring that every child is protected, and in reach of support, we aim to pave the way for the best possible quality of life in the future through intervention support using public services and training.

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The 4 main types of abuse as defined by our government in the UK are:

• Physical Abuse.

• Emotional Abuse.

• Sexual Abuse.

• Neglect.

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These 4 main types encompass many different sub-sections of abuse, and our staff are trained to identify the signs, and act upon them through the correct authorities. For more information about the different types of abuse and how to recognise them, see below;