Safeguarding for childminders

Southampton City Council are pleased to be offering training to Childminders. This training will outline the role and responsibilities of safeguarding in a childminder’s capacity.


We will cover:

  • Legal and procedural safeguarding updates
  • Best practice when dealing with a disclosure
  • Record keeping and sharing information
  • Local updates
  • Understanding child exploitation and harmful practices
  • Internet safety

And more...with opportunities for discussion with Southampton City Council professionals and other childminders

You will also have an opportunity to peer discuss your safeguarding Self Evaluation and complete with Southampton City Council Early Years Providing staff available to support.


Training dates

A one day training session is planned for November 2024 at Start Point Sholing. Please contact Training Support - training.support@southampton.gov.uk - to register your interest and request a place on the waiting list. Fee to be confirmed once the training session is scheduled

Refreshments of hot drinks are planned but please bring your own lunch.

Please note that delegates will be charged for non-attendance, so please ensure that if you book a place and are unable to attend the training, that you notify Training Support as soon as possible to avoid being charged, thank you.

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