Safer Sleep in Early Years Settings

 “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.