To support early years settings, including school nurseries, foundation stage classes, childminders, and wraparound provisions working with early years children, in meeting the requirements of Annex C in the 2025 Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, we recommend the following training sessions. These have been carefully selected to ensure your training is in alignment with the latest statutory guidance.
Some of the recommended sessions are available free of charge, while others may incur a fee. Settings are welcome to source their own training, provided it meets the standards outlined in Annex C. However, to ensure a consistent and a multi-agency approach across all settings, we strongly encourage participation in the sessions listed below.
Essential Training Requirements : Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership (PSCP) Training
Practitioners and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) working in early years must complete the Understanding Child Protection course.
DSLs should also complete Working Together to Safeguard Children training.
Both DSLs and practitioners are required to complete Understanding The Role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) .
Please be aware that the PSCP Child Protection Refresher Course does not meet the requirements of Annex C.
Additional DSL Specific Training
While the PSCP do not offer the following courses directly as a partnership, we recommend them to meet the requirements of Annex C:
Safer recruitment | NSPCC Learning
Online safety training | NSPCC Learning
These courses incur a charge.
Training must be renewed every two years to remain compliant with Annex C standards.
The Early years Safeguarding and Welfare team still recommends attendance of other PSCP training sessions in addition to your statutory child Protections (EYFS Annexe C), please note they will not cover the training requirements stated in the EYFS Annexe C.
Further Information and Resources
To further support your understanding and implementation of the EYFS requirements please visit the following resources:
• How to Build a Safe Organisational Culture
Guidance on fostering a culture where safeguarding is embedded in everyday practice.
• What to Include in a Safeguarding Policy
A checklist of essential elements to ensure your safeguarding policy is robust and compliant.
• Safeguarding children and protecting professionals in early years settings: online safety considerations – GOV.UK