Enhanced safeguarding training expanded ahead of EYFS safeguarding reforms

The Devon Early Years and Childcare Service is pleased to announce an expansion of its Enhanced Safeguarding training in preparation for the upcoming Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) safeguarding reforms, which come into effect on 1st September 2025.

This course meets all the statutory training requirements for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), ensuring early years professionals are fully prepared to implement the new safeguarding standards.

Important update for previous attendees

If you have completed the Enhanced safeguarding training course (formerly known as the Early years group 3 refresher) within the last two years, there is no immediate need to retake the training, as all required content under the new reforms has already been covered.
However, please note that from September 2025 safeguarding training will need to be updated every two years, rather than the current three-year cycle. This change is part of the broader reforms aimed at strengthening safeguarding practices across early years settings.

Policy and audit tools being updated

In addition to the training updates, we are currently revising our template Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Self-Audit Tool to reflect the new EYFS safeguarding reforms. These updated resources will be made available on our website shortly to support settings in aligning with the new requirements.

Book your training

Booking for the Enhanced safeguarding training course is now open and available through the Devon Education Services website: Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and child protection enhanced (DSL/DDSL) training (online or in person) (group 3 refresher) | DES

Please note: you will need to log into your Shop account in order to book your place. You can register for a shop account here: Shop registration page | DES

if you need help to book a place please contact: eywd@devon.gov.uk