Are we looking beyond what we see and hear?

Professional curiosity is an important part of safeguarding and everyday early years practice. It encourages practitioners to ask questions, explore concerns and avoid making assumptions.

Our Professional Curiosity Reflection is a simple, one-page resource designed to help nursery practitioners, childminders and leaders reflect on their observations and consider whether further action is needed.

This resource encourages you to:

• Reflect on what you have noticed.

• Recognise assumptions you might be making.

• Consider what questions you could ask.

• Identify appropriate next steps.

Ideal for individual reflection, staff supervision, team discussions or safeguarding CPD.

No unnecessary paperwork – just a practical tool to encourage professional curiosity and reflective practice.

Please note: This resource supports reflection and does not replace safeguarding policies, reporting procedures or the need to act promptly on concerns.