Safeguarding and welfare
Safe sleep
Safe sleep policy framework
Ensuring a safe sleep environment is crucial for the health and wellbeing of babies and young children. Practitioners should follow consistent, supervised routines that reflect current best practice and meet individual needs. We’ve created a model policy to help early years providers implement safe sleep practices confidently and effectively.
Safe sleep policy framework (PDF, 767KB)
Safe sleep - one minute guide
This quick-reference one minute guide supports early years practitioners and childminders in following safe sleep practices, aligned with EYFS 2026, NHS safer sleep guidance, and the Lullaby Trust recommendations.
