Documents and Toolkits for EY and Childcare Professionals

See a list of safeguarding toolkits and useful documents for Early Years and Childcare Professionals.

Statutory Government Documents and Guidance - this includes a range of official guidance, including Working Together, EYFS and duty regarding Radicalisation.

NSCP Toolkits - a range of documents to help you recognise certain types of abuse and understand what action you should take. Includes toolkits for dealing with Child Exploitation (CE), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Dangerous Dogs and Self Harm.  

NSCP Procedures Manual - see the NSCB's Child Safeguarding Policies and Procedures Manual.

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust Documents:

Thresholds and Pathways Guidance - this is the key document for professionals working with children in Northamptonshire. See also the webpage 'Help and protection for children' on the NCT website, this contains the Thresholds & Pathways section about identifying levels of need and whether a Early Help Assessment or referral to MASH is required. 

Other Organisations: 

Looking after children in very hot weather - guidance from Public Health England. 

Last updated: 30 November 2023