EYFS Safer Sleep Guidance for Childminders

🌸 EYFS SAFER SLEEP GUIDANCE – PRINTABLE PDF THE CHILDMINDER & EARLY YEARS TOOLKIT A practical, easy-to-use safer sleep quick-reference guide designed specifically for childminders and early years settings in England. Created to make important safer sleep information easy to understand, access and display within your setting. 💗 WHAT'S INCLUDED ✔ EYFS safer sleep guidance ✔ Guidance for babies aged 12 months and under ✔ Safe sleep position and sleep-space guidance ✔ Bedding and sleep-space information ✔ Room temperature guidance ✔ Supervision and sleep-check reminders ✔ Guidance for babies who fall asleep while travelling ✔ Information about sleep and independent rolling/movement ✔ Practical sleep-area checklist ✔ Clear, easy-to-read layout designed for printing and displaying ✔ A4 printable PDF 📌 PERFECT FOR • Childminders • Early years practitioners • Nurseries and early years settings • Home-based childcare settings • Childcare professionals wanting a clear visual reminder 🖨️ EASY TO PRINT & DISPLAY Designed as a compact A4 quick-reference guide that can be printed at home and displayed in your sleep area, childcare room, staff area or folder for easy access. 🇬🇧 CREATED FOR SETTINGS IN ENGLAND This resource reflects the updated EYFS safer sleep requirements that apply from 1 September 2026, including the requirement that babies aged 12 months and under must only be placed to sleep in a cot. The Department for Education guidance also covers clear, flat and firm sleep surfaces, keeping sleep spaces free from unnecessary items, keeping babies' heads uncovered, room temperature and supervision requirements. 📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. No physical item will be posted. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive the PDF file ready to download and print. ⚠️ IMPORTANT This is an independent educational resource created for childminders and early years settings. It is not an official publication of the Department for Education, Ofsted, NHS or The Lullaby Trust and does not replace statutory guidance, professional advice, your setting's policies, procedures or risk assessments. Guidance can change, so always check the latest official information before relying on this resource. Official guidance: Department for Education – Safer Sleep The Lullaby Trust – Safer Sleep NHS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) 🌸 THE CHILDMINDER & EARLY YEARS TOOLKIT Practical resources for little people & big learning.