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S2 Apply legislation, policy and procedure to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the setting (health and safety and COSHH)

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‘How to put safety first at your nursery’ from Teach Early Years

As practitioners we have a duty to ensure children can play and learn in a safe environment with safe and suitable equipment while at the same time striking the balance between children taking risks and reaping the benefits.

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‘Fine tuning your approach to health, safety and hygiene in the nursery’ from Teach Early Years.
‘Health and safety in early years: is your nursery compliant?’ from Blossom Educational. How does your setting track staff training including paediatric first aid (PFA) certification?
Click to read ‘Annex A: Criteria for effective Paediatric First Aid (PFA) training in the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
Read through this section on ‘Safety advice’ from the Child Accident Prevention Trust.
Click to watch this ‘Dangerous toys and how to avoid them’ webinar from the Child Accident Prevention Trust
This sample risk assessment was produced by Parkfield Montessori Pre School. Read through the document and make notes on all hazards involving ensure equipment, furniture, and materials.