Description
NEW – updated April 2026 in line with new DfE requirements (published March 2026) and FAQs (published April 2026), this policy template outlines the requirements for safer sleep environments and processes for settings to reduce the risks of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexpected death syndrome (SUDS).
The template promotes liaising with parents to support children’s natural sleeping rhythms to promote their development opportunities and provides guidance for supporting practitioners to promote best practice in the setting and at home.
Make sure you’re up to date.NDNA’s policies and procedures templates are included in NDNA membership.
Please note that these are templates that you should adapt according to the needs of your setting. All information is correct at the date of publishing. Settings have the responsibility to ensure they are up to date with legislation in between each published update of the templates (usually January and July each year). We appreciate all settings are unique, so we recommend you read through each template carefully before making appropriate changes. The templates are in Word format so they are easy to personalise and brand.
