W E B I N A R

Safeguarding Challenges in Early Years:

Supporting DSLs and Managers

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Wednesday, 1 July 2026

12:00 BST

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About this Webinar

Safeguarding in early years & nursery settings carries unique pressures, from identifying chronic neglect and managing referrals to building staff confidence and navigating multi-agency working. This free webinar explores the key safeguarding challenges in Early Years today, offering realistic insights, practical strategies and opportunities for reflection.

Designed for nursery leaders, childminders, preschool managers and safeguarding leads, the session will focus on strengthening safeguarding culture while balancing operational demands with compliance expectations.

  • How to manage low-level concerns and chronic neglect, while improving staff confidence in recording and reporting safeguarding concerns.
  • Strategies for navigating referrals and multi-agency communication, and for having difficult conversations with parents professionally.
  • How to embed a strong safeguarding culture for Ofsted, manage allegations and support DSL wellbeing to reduce burnout.

About the Presenter

Ann Marie Christian
Safeguarding consultant, speaker and author

Ann Marie is a renowned international safeguarding consultant, author and guest lecturer at University of Southampton and Anglia Ruskin University on social injustice, inclusion, diversity, and adult safeguarding. Ann Marie regularly contributes to national news features sharing her expertise, alongside playing an active role in safeguarding committees and voluntary work supporting HIV awareness and inclusive literature.

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