Outings' and 'Equality of opportunities' are two of the ten requirements grouped under 'Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare' within the Statutory Framework for the EYFS (see box).
OUTINGS
Links to:
- Every Child Matters outcome: All of the outcomes
- Former National Standards: 2 - Organisation, 6- Safety, 12 - Working in partnership with parents and carers, 13 - Child Protection and 14 - Documentation
Overarching general requirement
The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Specific legal requirements
Policies and procedures that need to be in place:
- Outings policy and procedure
- Health and safety policy and procedures
Operational issues
- Children must be kept safe and supervised on all outings and visits
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