Animal Ingestion, Children, Area is checked every 2 2 4 Daily No faeces infections staff, morning before children visitors arrive and issues are dealt with promptly (removal and cleaned promptly). Mats Trips and Children, Constant supervision/ 2 2 4 Continually No falls Staff, vigilance. visitors Modelling and managing behaviour children’s – reminding children about safe play. Toys Injury from Children, Constant supervision. 2 4 8 Continually Staff vigilance. falling, staff, Limited number of toys out Reminding children about tripping, visitors at any time (on carpet, safe play. other outside). Regular ‘tidy up’ children, routines. damaged Modelling and managing toys behaviour and children’s use of toys and games – encouraging safe play. Discarding damaged toys immediately. Outdoor play Trips, falls Children Constant supervision. 4 2 8 Continually Staff vigilance. equipment from height Modelling and managing Reminding children about behaviour and safe play. children’s use of toys and games – encouraging safe play. Uneven Trip, slip Children, Non-slip ground coverings, 2 3 6 Continually Staff vigilance. Reminding ground hazard staff, secure edging. Reminding children to run/play carefully levels visitors children to take care.
Animal faeces Ingestion, infections Children, staff, visitors Area is checked every morning before children arrive and issues are dealt with promptly (removal and cleaned promptly). 2 2 4 Daily No Mats Trips and falls Children, Staff, visitors Constant supervision/ vigilance. Modelling and managing children’s behaviour – reminding children about safe play. 2 2 4 Continually No Toys Injury from falling, tripping, other children, damaged toys Children, staff, visitors Constant supervision. Limited number of toys out at any time (on carpet, outside). Regular ‘tidy up’ routines. Modelling and managing children’s behaviour and use of toys and games – encouraging safe play. Discarding damaged toys immediately. 2 4 8 Continually Staff vigilance. Reminding children about safe play. Outdoor play equipment Trips, falls from height Children Constant supervision. Modelling and managing children’s behaviour and use of toys and games – encouraging safe play. 4 2 8 Continually Staff vigilance. Reminding children about safe play. Uneven ground levels Trip, slip hazard Children, staff, visitors Non-slip ground coverings, secure edging. Reminding children to take care. 2 3 6 Continually Staff vigilance. Reminding children to run/play carefully