Health and Safety Audit for Early Years Settings – Full Compliance Check for EYFS Providers

Audit the Health and Safety in your setting each month with this useful audit. This can be used as an inspection and covers all potential issues in the environment.

Ensure your early years setting is fully compliant with statutory requirements using our comprehensive Health and Safety Audit for Early Years Providers. Designed to support nurseries, preschools, childminders, and reception classes, this audit tool helps leaders identify, assess, and manage potential health and safety risks in line with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted expectations.

Key Features of This Early Years Health and Safety Audit:

•  Covers all areas of the early years environment, including indoor and outdoor spaces, equipment, and learning resources.

• Assesses risk management procedures, fire safety, first aid, infection control, food hygiene, toileting, and safeguarding protocols.

• Supports compliance with EYFS health and safety requirements, COSHH, RIDDOR, and Food Standards Agency guidance.

• Reflects best practice for early years risk assessments, staff training, supervision ratios, and record keeping.

Why Is a Health and Safety Audit Important in Early Years?
A proactive approach to health and safety is vital in creating a secure and nurturing environment where children can learn and thrive. This audit ensures your setting:

• Identifies hazards and minimises risks

• Demonstrates robust leadership and management

• Meets legal obligations under EYFS welfare requirements

• Is prepared for Ofsted inspections

• Provides peace of mind for staff, parents, and carers

Who Should Use This Audit?
This tool is ideal for:

• Nursery managers and early years leaders

• Childminders and setting owners

• Health and safety coordinators in EYFS settings

• Local authorities and early years consultants

Please also see our policies here. 

All our planning has been carefully created by experienced qualified primary school teachers with QTS therefore you can be sure that your planning will achieve your outcomes and aims.