access to an outdoor play area? EYFS p. 24 25 How do you ensure that How do you make provision for children who – (3.58) sleeping children are wish to relax, play quietly or sleep? frequently checked? Do you have a separate baby room? How do you ensure an adequate supply of clean bedding is available? EYFS p. 25 (3.59) Are there adequate toilets and wash basins for children & adults? EYFS p. 25 (3.59) Are there changing facilities available for children who are in nappies? EYFS p. 25 (3.60) Is there an area where staff may talk to parents/carers confidentially and/or for staff to take breaks away from areas being used by children? EYFS p. 25 (3.61) For example - password What systems are in place to ensure only system; other system for authorised persons collect children and that parents to notify who will no child leaves the premises unsupervised? collect EYFS p. 25 (3.61) What procedures are in place You MUST take all reasonable steps to to comply with this? ensure that only authorised persons enter the premises. EYFS p. 25 (3.61) Does the include You MUST have a procedure for checking the visitors’ book arrival and departure times? Is identity of visitors. ID checked? EYFS p. 25 (3.62) You MUST have public liability insurance. It is good practice to display the certificate (or a copy) for parents/carers/visitors to see. Risk assessment EYFS p.23 (3.53) How do you comply with this? You MUST have a policy and procedures in and p.25 (3.63, 3.64 Do you assess security, place for assessing risks to safety, children’s - outings) hygiene, equipment, routines, and risk assessments should be reviewed indoor and outdoor regularly. environment and outings? Outings
access to an outdoor play area? How do you make provision for children who wish to relax, play quietly or sleep? Do you have a separate baby room? EYFS p. 24 – 25 (3.58) How do you ensure that sleeping children are frequently checked? How do you ensure an adequate supply of clean bedding is available? Are there adequate toilets and wash basins for children & adults? EYFS p. 25 (3.59) Are there changing facilities available for children who are in nappies? EYFS p. 25 (3.59) Is there an area where staff may talk to parents/carers confidentially and/or for staff to take breaks away from areas being used by children? EYFS p. 25 (3.60) What systems are in place to ensure only authorised persons collect children and that no child leaves the premises unsupervised? EYFS p. 25 (3.61) For example - password system; other system for parents to notify who will collect You MUST take all reasonable steps to ensure that only authorised persons enter the premises. EYFS p. 25 (3.61) What procedures are in place to comply with this? You MUST have a procedure for checking the identity of visitors. EYFS p. 25 (3.61) Does the visitors’ book include arrival and departure times? Is ID checked? You MUST have public liability insurance. It is good practice to display the certificate (or a copy) for parents/carers/visitors to see. EYFS p. 25 (3.62) Risk assessment You MUST have a policy and procedures in place for assessing risks to children’s safety, and risk assessments should be reviewed regularly. EYFS p.23 (3.53) and p.25 (3.63, 3.64 - outings) How do you comply with this? Do you assess security, hygiene, equipment, routines, indoor and outdoor environment and outings? Outings
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