Factsheet: childcare - Requirements for risk assessments

20 Aug 2010 Ofsted

Ref: 100155

The Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage sets out legal requirements that all providers must meet. This includes requirements relating to risk assessments. It requires all those providing for the early years age group to carry out risk assessments in two circumstances. These are in relation to: 

• each type of outing (page 24 of the Statutory Framework)

• outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys (page 33 of the Statutory Framework).

This factsheet sets out our expectations relating to the identification, checking and recording of risks in these two areas.

It is part of a suite of childcare factsheets available via our website.

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