Safeguarding is the biggest conversation in early years right now—and rightly so. Every nursery leader is asking the same question: what more can we do to protect the children in our care? For us, that's not just about having a camera on the wall. It's about whether staff can find the right footage in seconds, whether children's privacy is properly protected, and whether you can give parents and regulators clear, confident answers if a concern is ever raised.
The Nursery Security Clinic is designed to give nursery owners and leadership teams focused, practical advice on safeguarding and physical security, tailored specifically to the early years sector.
Whether you're reviewing what you already have in place or trying to work out what "good" looks like for a business your size, these sessions will help you better understand your current setup, identify gaps, and make more confident decisions about protecting the children in your care.
You can use your session to explore a range of safeguarding and physical security topics, including:
Reviewing your current CCTV and security setup
Choosing the right system for a new or growing site
Footage retrieval and investigation processes
Privacy protections for children on camera
Access control and visitor management
Staff permissions and audit trails
Evidence and reporting for parents, regulators, or insurers
Multi-site oversight and remote access
Preparing for future safeguarding requirements
All advice is grounded in the realities of running a nursery business today.
Format: Private one-to-one consultation
Duration: 20 minutes
Cost: Free for registered Nursery Management Show delegates
Booking: Advance booking recommended, with limited drop-in availability on the day
Availability: Appointments are limited and allocated on a first-come basis
These sessions are ideal for:
Nursery owners and operators
Managing directors and leadership teams
Providers reviewing their safeguarding and security setup
Businesses expanding to new or multiple sites
Anyone wanting expert support to make more confident safeguarding decisions
If you have a specific concern, a new site to plan for, or simply want a second opinion on your current setup, this clinic is for you.
Verkada representatives at the Nursery Management Show will include:

Verkada is a physical security company that helps organisations, including nurseries and early years providers, protect the people and places in their care. By combining video security, access control, and visitor management in one platform, Verkada helps clients safeguard confidently without compromising privacy.
Known for its intuitive technology and reliable systems, Verkada goes beyond traditional CCTV. Its integrated approach brings together cameras, access control, and analytics, enabling nurseries to respond quickly, protect children's privacy, and build lasting trust with parents and regulators.
To learn more about how Verkada supports the nursery and early years sector, click here.
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