Safer Sleeping in Early Years - Online Course

Safer Sleeping Online Training for Early Years Practitioners

This Safer Sleeping online course provides essential knowledge for anyone working with babies and young children in early years settings. It focuses on creating safe sleep environments, reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and following best practice guidelines to ensure every child sleeps safely while in your care.

Through engaging, evidence-based content, learners will gain practical skills and confidence in implementing and promoting safe sleep routines, supporting families, and meeting statutory safeguarding and welfare requirements under the EYFS framework.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of safer sleep and the key risk factors linked to SIDS.

• Identify how to create a safe sleep environment for babies and toddlers in early years settings.

• Recognise the importance of supervision and sleep position in keeping babies safe.

• Follow safe sleep policies and procedures in line with national guidance and the EYFS.

• Support parents and carers with consistent messages about safer sleep practices.

Who Should Take This Course

This training is suitable for:

• Nursery and preschool practitioners

• Childminders and nannies

• Early years managers and safeguarding leads

• Anyone responsible for caring for babies and young children

Course Format

• 100% online and self-paced

• Includes practical examples, real-life scenarios, and interactive quizzes

• Certificate of completion provided