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Safer Sleep

Baby sleeping in a cotIn partnership with The Lullaby Trust, the Department for Education have published guidance to support settings to provide babies and children with a safer sleep environment:  Early Years and Providers Guidance

This guidance supports planned updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which should be made in September 2026.

 

Further information and resources to support settings and parents/carers with safe sleep:

Basis – The Baby Sleep Info SourceFollow link toBasis – The Baby Sleep Info Source
Lullaby Trust – Safer Sleep InformationFollow link toLullaby Trust – Safer Sleep Information
Lullaby Trust – Safer Sleep in Hot WeatherTips to keep your baby safe at night in hot weatherFollow link toLullaby Trust – Safer Sleep in Hot Weather
NHS Best Start – Safer Sleep AdviceFollow link toNHS Best Start – Safer Sleep Advice
Unicef – Caring for baby at nightFind out how best to care for your baby at night and when sleeping.Download PDF (2 MB)
Safer Sleep Easy Read Advice CardDownload PDF (156 KB)