DSL Reflection Essential Safeguarding Prompt Cards
For Lone Working DSL Childminders
Being the DSL in a small setting looks different.
There is no safeguarding team down the corridor. No headteacher to pass it to.
It’s you.
These A6 safeguarding prompt cards are designed specifically for lone working childminders, giving you calm, clear guidance in the moments that matter most.
Each card walks you through a different stage of the safeguarding process:
• A concern is reported to you• Receiving and assessing a concern• Making a referral• After referral – your ongoing role• Managing multiple concerns• Responding to defensive parents• Documenting effectively• Looking after yourself as DSL
They are practical. Clear. Grounded in real small-setting practice. No overwhelm. No fluff. Just steady, confident reminders of what to do next.
Perfect to:✔ Print and keep on a keyring✔ Store in your safeguarding folder✔ Keep beside your desk✔ Use during supervision or reflection
When emotions run high, clarity matters. These cards help you pause, think clearly, and act professionally.
Because safeguarding in a small setting isn’t about hierarchy. It’s about responsibility.
And you don’t have to hold that alone.
Format: Digital Download (PDF)
Size: A6 printable cards
Licence: Individual use only, not for redistribution or resale
Created for childminders by The Early Years Edit 🤍

