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
- 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.
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