Sleeping children must be frequently checked to ensure that they are safe. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) usually occurs when a baby is asleep so it is vital that those in early years settings ensure that they comply with safe sleeping guidelines to reduce the risk of danger to the babies that are in their care.

Developed by The National College, this training course provides you with an understanding of SIDS and knowledge and awareness of how to ensure safe sleeping within your early years setting.

Designed in line with the following policies:

Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

Please note: This online SIDS training course consists of learning through video, task completion and further reading/research. Please consider this when planning and allocating your time. To successfully understand and achieve the objectives of the course, learners are expected to engage in all aspects of the learning process and complete all relevant activities to ensure they can successfully apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in their own setting.

Important note for non-UK learners: Although this safe sleeping and SIDS training course reflects best practice principles and might be useful for learners outside the UK, please note that it is based solely on UK guidance and legislation. Please make sure you also adhere to relevant legislation applicable in your own country.