Risk assessment and premises' are two of the three overarching legal requirements grouped under 'Suitable premises, environment and equipment' in the Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (see box).
Staffing arrangements
Links to:
- Every Child Matters Outcomes: Helping to keep children healthy and Helping to keep children safe
- Former National Standards: All of them from 1 - 14
Overarching general requirement
Outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys must be safe and suitable for their purpose
Risk assessment
Specific legal requirements
Policies and procedures that need to be in place:
- Health and Safety policy and procedure
Operational issues
- Providers must make sure that risk assessments are carried out at least once a year or more as the need arises, and updated documentation must be in place to support this
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