Upcoming CPD Workshops
There is no shortage of safeguarding training. What barely exists is training specifically on toys: the regulations that govern them, what those regulations do not cover, how to assess whether a toy is safe for the specific child in front of you, and what to do when the age label says one thing and your professional judgement says another.
In 2022/23, toys accounted for 24% of all UK product safety notifications, and a quarter of those were flagged as serious or high risk. The products most likely to fail testing are the ones most likely to end up in under-resourced settings.
Toy safety training that fits your setting
With these workshops, I try to fill the gap in practice and ensure safe and fun play for children and young people with disabilities.
Toy safety is a dynamic process, rather than a single rule. Each child, family, space, toy and situation is different, so I am not teaching rules, but skills for making safety decisions in a moment. Join me in training your risk-aware eyes, supportive hands and trusting heart.
