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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)
Table of Contents
‘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?
Table of Contents
Tutorial Video
Reading Materials
Find and read your setting’s policies and procedures on:
‘Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework’ from the Department for Education
Laser reading text: ‘Policies and procedures’
Good Practice Example
Reading Materials
‘Cleaning’ from the UK Health Security Agency
‘Safe management of the environment’ from the UK Health Security Agency
‘Health and safety checklist for classrooms’ from the Health and Safety Executive.
‘Education: 9 ways to keep your nursery health and safety compliant’ from Work Nest
Good Practice Example
Reading Materials
‘Safer sleep reduces the risk of SIDS’ from The Lullaby Trust
‘Health and safety – Getting it right in early years settings’ from Teach Early Years
‘How to put safety first at your nursery’ from Teach Early Years
Presentation
Good Practice Example
Reading Materials
‘COSHH basics’ from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
‘Types of reportable incidents’ as part of RIDDOR from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
‘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.
Think And Challenge
Think And Challenge
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