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Essential Courses

Health & Safety and Risk Assessment in Early Years

Every early years setting has legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the EYFS welfare requirements. This Level 2 course helps practitioners and managers create a safe environment for children, staff and visitors, and carry out risk assessments with confidence.

What you’ll learn

  • Your legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the EYFS
  • How to carry out, record and review a risk assessment
  • Identifying common hazards indoors and outdoors
  • An overview of RIDDOR reporting duties
  • Building and maintaining a positive safety culture
  • Monitoring, reviewing and continuously improving safety in your setting

On completion learners receive an NFAQ-accredited certificate as evidence for compliance and Ofsted.