Deborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years Specialist

Deborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years SpecialistDeborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years SpecialistDeborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years Specialist

Deborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years Specialist

Deborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years SpecialistDeborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years SpecialistDeborah Udakis Consultancy - Early Years Specialist
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  • Contact Us
  • Menu
    • About Deborah
    • The Professional Library
    • News and Updates
    • Continuous Provision
    • Training
    • Workshops
    • Inspirational
    • Free Resources
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Free Resources

New Downloads for 2026

The Inspection Notification Call (PNG)Download
Remove the Chairs. Release Learning: (PNG)Download
Safer Sleep in Early Years Settings (PNG)Download
"supervision exemption" (PNG)Download
SAFE SLEEP NB (pdf)Download
Martyn's Law (png)Download
NEW! - More Than Hair (png)Download
NEW! - Benedict's Law (png)Download

UK Govenment Guides

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why children should work on a vertical surface (pdf)Download
Realising the ambition (pdf)Download
ELS Te Whariki Early Childhood Curriculum (pdf)Download

Safer Sleep in Early Years Settings

Professional guide on safer sleep in early years settings by Deborah Udakis.

 “Every baby who is placed to sleep in our care is trusting us with their life. Safer sleep is therefore not simply a routine. It is one of the most   important safeguarding responsibilities we hold.”  


Deborah Udakis.




The activities in the guide can be completed individually or used as part of staff meetings, supervision, quality assurance visits, and leadership development.



Learning Outcomes

By reading this guide and attending the webinar, you will:

  • understand current evidence-based safe sleep guidance
  • reflect on your own professional practice
  • evaluate leadership arrangements
  • identify improvements to policies and procedures
  • prepare confidently for inspection conversations
  • strengthen partnership working with parents.

Webinar highlights
Guide and notebook
Notebook
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Staying Safe Online

Supporting pre-Schoolers online (0-5 year olds)

A short video on how to support pre-school children online

Watch the video and note key messages.

How could you make use of videos like this one in your setting??

I recommend that you share this video with parents – e.g. by uploading onto your settings website or online portal.

Jessie & Friends Episode 1 (4-5 years)

The Jessie & Friends animations are age-appropriate and do not depict any situations where adults communicate with children online. Instead, they show safe, non-scary situations which help young viewers identify things which might worry them online. 

For example, in Episode 3 an older sister tricks three younger children into losing an online game. In this way young viewers learn how to identify online behaviour which is Ônot rightÕ, and how to get help by telling an adult they trust. 


This learning will help keep children safe from many risky situations which they may encounter online.

Episode 1 Watching Videos (aimed at children aged 4-5 years) (4.58 mins)

The series begins with Jessie and her dog, named Dog, as they watch videos online using a tablet. 

Together they learn that while the internet can be enjoyable and fun, there are sometimes things online that can be upsetting or scary. 

Jessie learns that she can always speak to a grown-up who will be able to help her and put down the tablet if there is anything she sees or hears online that makes her feel worried, scared or sad.

Child Focus 'E-safety' (4-8 year olds)

A short video (under 2 minutes) aimed at children in the early years to encourage them to talk to a trusted grown up if they ever feel worried, anxious or scared when online.

Discussion points


Children should not be left online without supervision

The importance of age appropriate apps

The risks associated with pop ups and phishing

The importance of having a trusted grown up the child can go to when they are worried or scared.

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