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Continuing our series on preparing for Ofsted inspections, Laura Henry advises on how early years settings can demonstrate they protect children from harm and neglect The second of the five outcomes by which Ofsted will inspect early years settings is TProtecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe.U Settings need to ensure that the welfare of each child is paramount at all times.

The second of the five outcomes by which Ofsted will inspect early years settings is TProtecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe.U Settings need to ensure that the welfare of each child is paramount at all times.

This outcome is linked to:

* National Standards 4, 5, 6 and 13

* Birth to Three Matters - A Healthy Child National Standard 4 - physical environment

* The environment is warm and welcoming for staff, children and their families

* Images are displayed that reflect the society that we live in

* ChildrenUs work is displayed at their eye level

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