# 235 - Safeguarding Changes 2026: Breaking It Down for Early Years

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Published: 2026-05-05T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.jigsawearlyyearsconsultancy.com
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## Resource

Are you confident your setting could spot, record, and act on a safeguarding concern under the new 2026 guidance—without hesitation? With the updated Working Together to Safeguard Children 2026 now in force, many early years leaders are unsure whether their current systems, staff knowledge, and recording practices are strong enough to meet expectations—especially when it comes to thresholds, multi-agency working, and evidencing concerns clearly. Within this episode, you will... Gain clarity on what's actually changed in the 2026 safeguarding guidance and what it means in day-to-day practice Understand the differences between early help, child in need, and child protection, so your team responds appropriately every time Learn how to strengthen your recording, professional curiosity, and safeguarding culture to stand up to scrutiny Press play now to get a clear, practical breakdown that will help you feel confident your setting is truly inspection-ready for safeguarding in 2026. Book a Show and Tell, https://calendly.com/jigsaweyc-support/show-and-tell

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