Nursery World - Safeguarding, part 3: Workforce

Many of the problems in safeguarding cases – lack of professional curiosity, inadequate information sharing – would be solved with the development of a competent workforce, finds safeguarding expert Rachel Buckler

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I’m increasingly encouraged by early years professionals I meet who demonstrate high levels of competence and the ability to respond to concerns about children’s welfare.

They do so with understanding, skill and a sense of urgency when required. Their focus is often child-centred and they recognise what is needed to make sure children are safe and protected.

On the whole, the picture I believe demonstrates an early years workforce that is stronger than ever in meeting its obligations and responsibilities. Practitioners frequently rise to challenges faced as a result of increased complex family needs and vulnerability, inconsistent or poor responses from social care and multi-agency partners that don’t always value their input.

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