Safer Sleep Guidance
*NEWS* Safe sleep requirement in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework
The safer sleep requirements within the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK have now been updated to provide greater clarity for early years providers, helping to ensure babies are cared for safely while sleeping.
Please see the information below for details of the updated safer sleep requirements and the new guidance available to support early years providers in implementing safe sleep practices.
- UPDATED vodcast from Foundation Years – – From 1 September 2026, updates to the EYFS strengthen expectations around safer sleep. In this vodcast, experts from the Department for Education and Ofsted explain the changes and answer practical questions for early years providers🔗Safer Sleep in Early Years Settings Q&A.
- Safer Sleep Requirements – Letter from the Minister for Early Education to Sector
- Help for early years providers: Safer sleep
- EYFS Safer sleep requirements Frequently Asked Questions
- NHS Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) – NHS
Lullaby Trust Resources
- Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Audit
- Safer sleep awareness A guide for childminders, foster carers, nannies and nursery settings
- Advice for early years poster
The Lullaby Trust have a variety of publications, advice and guidance for both professionals and parents
Professionals hub | The Lullaby Trust
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- Click here for parent and professional pintable’s– including posters and parent information available in other languages.