Safer Sleep in Early Years

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A practical safer sleep training course for early years professionals
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supporting confident, consistent sleep practice aligned with EYFS guidance and 2026 updates, strengthening safeguarding awareness and everyday childcare practice.
  • Video time: 1 hour 12 minutes 55 seconds
  • Modules: 14 Bitesize Videos
  • Assessments: 14 MCQ 
  • Level: Foundation-Leadership

Course Details 

All courses on EYFS Training Hub are written and developed by
RQF/Ofqual certified trainers with extensive early years leadership expertise.
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Learning Outcomes 

This course supports practitioners to develop knowledge and understanding of safer sleep in early years practice.

understand safer sleep principles and EYFS expectations
recognise how risk develops in sleep environments
explore safe positioning, supervision, and environment setup
identify appropriate responses to real sleep situations
develop awareness of individual needs and inclusive practice
build confidence in applying safer sleep routines consistently

Professional Benefits of Taking This Course 

This course supports practical improvements in everyday early years practice.

strengthens confidence in safer sleep decision-making
supports consistent routines across teams and settings
improves awareness of sleep-related safeguarding risks
builds confidence in responding to changing situations
supports effective communication with parents
contributes to a strong safeguarding culture within the setting

Who This Course Is For 

This course is designed for early years professionals working with babies and young children.

nursery practitioners
early years educators
nursery managers and leaders
childcare professionals in group settings
childminders and childminding assistants

Compliance & Certification 

This course supports professional practice aligned with early years safeguarding expectations.

aligns with the EYFS safeguarding and welfare requirements
reflects safer sleep guidance from NHS and The Lullaby Trust
supports early years safeguarding CPD and professional development
provides a certificate of completion for training records
developed by RQF Ofqual certified early years experts
supports consistent, high-quality practice across early years settings

Course Modules

This course is structured into bitesize modules, designed to stop, start and revisit, 
each followed by a multiple choice quiz to promote learning and understanding.
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