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DfE Cyber-Attack Compromises 607,000 Records: Safeguarding Alert

The Department for Education has suffered a significant cyber-attack resulting in the compromise of 607,000 records from internal portals. This breach raises serious data protection and safeguarding concerns for children, young people and education professionals across the country.

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Safeguarding Jul 29, 2026

Approaching parental cannabis use: safeguarding practice guidance for practitioners

When practitioners suspect a parent's cannabis use may be harming their child, striking the right balance between child protection and family engagement presents significant professional challenges. This article explores best practice for raising sensitive concerns without alienating families who may need support.

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Safeguarding Jul 29, 2026

Safeguarding Training: Supporting Early Years Practitioners to Respond to Domestic Abuse

New safeguarding guidance aims to equip early years practitioners with the skills to recognise signs of domestic abuse and support affected children and families. The training emphasises the critical role of early years settings in identifying vulnerabilities and providing early intervention.

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Safeguarding Jul 28, 2026

Bright Horizons nursery suspended by Ofsted over risk of harm to children

A Bright Horizons nursery in the North West has been temporarily closed after Ofsted inspectors identified that children were potentially 'at risk of harm'. The suspension prevents the setting from operating whilst regulatory investigations into safeguarding failures continue.

Safeguarding Jul 16, 2026

DfE launches NSPCC-developed safeguarding training for early years settings

The Department for Education has published new safeguarding training for early years settings, developed in partnership with the NSPCC. The training aims to equip staff with the skills to recognise signs of harm and take appropriate action on concerns, strengthening child protection across the early years sector.

Safeguarding Jul 16, 2026

Strengthening safeguarding culture in early years: New training and consultation launched

The Government's Best Start in Life Champion has emphasised the vital connection between high-quality practice and robust safeguarding arrangements as the Department for Education launches new free training resources. Developed in partnership with the NSPCC, the training supports practitioners whilst ministers prepare to consult on tightening safeguarding requirements within the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Safeguarding Jul 16, 2026

NSPCC and DfE Launch Free Safeguarding Training for Early Years Practitioners

The NSPCC has partnered with the Department for Education to deliver free safeguarding training for early years practitioners. Christian McMullen, the charity's Professional Learning Services Director, explains how this initiative aims to make settings safer for young children across England.

Safeguarding Jul 16, 2026

Sue Robb: 'The journey to a stronger safeguarding culture starts with all of us'

Sue Robb OBE, the Government's Best Start in Life Champion, highlights the vital link between high-quality practice and robust safeguarding in early years settings. The Department for Education has launched free safeguarding training with the NSPCC and announced plans to consult on strengthening safeguarding wording in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Safeguarding Jul 15, 2026

Children's Commissioner Backs Midnight Curfew to Protect Teenagers Online

Dame Rachel de Souza has called for a midnight social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, arguing that young people want protection from addictive algorithms and online harms rather than outright bans. The Commissioner emphasised the need to safeguard teenagers from dangerous strangers and explicit content whilst respecting their digital autonomy.

Safeguarding Jul 14, 2026

Midnight Social Media Curfew Proposed for Older Teenagers Under Online Safety Reforms

Ministers are consulting on mandatory overnight restrictions for 16 and 17-year-olds' social media use to safeguard mental health and sleep patterns. Critics argue that opt-out clauses undermine the protections, leaving young people vulnerable to online harms during unsupervised hours.

Safeguarding Jul 14, 2026

Safeguarding under-fives from AI image manipulation risks, experts urge

Experts have warned that campaigns addressing the risks posed by AI manipulation of children's images shared online must specifically include families with children under five. Current safeguarding efforts may be overlooking this vulnerable age group, who require particular protection from emerging digital harms.

Safeguarding Jul 13, 2026

June O'Sullivan calls for DfE clarity on floor bed safety risks for babies under 12 months

June O'Sullivan, chief executive of the London Early Years Foundation, urges the Department for Education to share evidence on whether floor beds pose unacceptable risks to babies under twelve months, as confusion persists across the nursery sector.

Safeguarding Jul 8, 2026

Unsafe baby products remain on sale via Amazon and TikTok, Which? finds

An investigation by Which? has uncovered dozens of unsafe baby products, including pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices, still available for purchase on major online marketplaces such as Amazon and TikTok. The findings highlight significant gaps in consumer protection and raise urgent questions about the responsibility of digital platforms to safeguard vulnerable infants from potentially lethal items.

Safeguarding Jul 6, 2026

New statutory allergy guidance for schools hailed as 'historic turning point'

The first dedicated statutory allergy safety guidance for schools has been published today, representing a significant step forward in protecting children with severe allergies. The move follows campaigning by the family of Benedict Blythe, who died from anaphylaxis at school.

Safeguarding Jul 3, 2026

Charity urges tech giants to remove 'suitable for babies' ratings for under-twos

A leading early childhood charity has called on major technology companies to stop labelling digital content as appropriate for babies under two years old. The organisation, focused on the critical first 1001 days of life, argues that screen-based content is not suitable for infants and wants companies to update their age-rating systems to reflect developmental guidance.

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