Health and Safety in early years

• Ideal for anyone working in early years and childcare settings.

Health and safety is at the heart of high-quality early years practice. Understanding your responsibilities helps create safe environments where children can learn, play, and thrive while protecting staff and visitors.

• Understand key health and safety legislation relevant to early years settings
• Identify and manage common hazards and risks to keep children, staff, and visitors safe
• Carry out and record effective risk assessments
• Apply safe procedures for infection control, food hygiene, cleaning, medication, and waste disposal
• Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, emergencies, and evacuations
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout your setting
• Demonstrate good health and safety practice in your everyday role

1. 1Health and Safety Legislation
2. 2Identifying Hazards and Risks
3. 3Risk Assessments
4. 4Safe Working Practices
5. 5Accidents and Emergencies
6. 6Creating a Positive Safety Culture