Young children are especially vulnerable to infection, and settings have a duty under the EYFS to keep them safe and healthy. This course covers the essentials of infection prevention and control in an early years environment.
What you’ll learn
- The chain of infection and how to break it
- Effective hand hygiene and personal hygiene
- Cleaning, disinfection and safe management of spillages
- Managing outbreaks and recommended exclusion periods
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Following UKHSA guidance for education and childcare settings
On completion learners receive an NFAQ-accredited certificate as evidence for compliance and Ofsted.
