Health and Safety Policy – A policy to be used in Early Years detailing health and safety and specific processes. This is a mandatory document and is editable for your school or setting.

Ensure your early years provision meets all statutory requirements with this professionally written Health and Safety Policy for Early Years Settings, aligned with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the latest guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Ofsted.

This policy is designed to help nurseries, preschools, reception classes, and childminders implement safe, effective, and well-managed environments where children can thrive.

Key Features of the Early Years Health and Safety Policy:

• EYFS-Compliant: Fully aligned with current statutory welfare requirements (Section 3 of the EYFS framework)

• Covers All Key Areas:

  • Indoor and outdoor environment safety

  • Risk assessments and daily checks

  • Supervision and adult child ratios

  • Fire safety procedures and evacuation plans

  • First aid provision and accident reporting

  • COSHH and hazardous substances

  • Infection prevention and control

  • Equipment maintenance and premises safety

• Clear Responsibilities for staff, managers, visitors, and parents

• Editable Word Format – Easily customise to reflect your setting’s unique procedures and responsibilities

• Includes reference to Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, RIDDOR, and Manual Handling Regulations

Why Do You Need a Health and Safety Policy in EYFS?

Having a clear, well-communicated health and safety policy:

•  Demonstrates strong leadership and effective management

• Keeps children, staff, and visitors safe from harm

• Supports Ofsted readiness and inspection requirements

• Helps identify and reduce risk in all areas of your provision

• Builds trust with families by showing your commitment to child safety and wellbeing

Who Is This Policy For?

This policy is suitable for:

• Day nurseries and preschool settings

• Childminders and home-based childcare providers

• EYFS classrooms in primary schools

• Early years managers and safeguarding leads

Download Your Health and Safety Policy Today

Stay compliant, confident, and inspection-ready with this essential early years policy document. It’s the perfect foundation for building a culture of safety in your setting.

Please see our other policies here. 

Last updated June 2025.

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.