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Health & Safety in the Early Years
- 11 modules comprising:
- bistesize lesson videos
- Multiple choice qui
- You can navigate through the course by using the left and right arrows in the top right corner of the screen or utilizing the menu on the left.
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This Health & Safety in the Early Years course gives childminders, nursery practitioners, and early years leaders the confidence to meet the EYFS September 2025 statutory framework and inspection expectations.
This online course covers all key health and safety duties as part of safeguarding, helping you create a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. You’ll learn how to prevent accidents, manage risks, plan for emergencies, and work in partnership with parents — all while evidencing compliance to Ofsted or the CMA.
Modules:
- Module 1: Health & Safety as Part of Safeguarding
- Module 2: Creating and Maintaining Safe Environments
- Module 3: Risk Assessment & COSHH
- Module 4: COSHH & Safe Use of Substances
- Module 5: Food Safety & Nutrition
- Module 6: Manual Handling & Safe Working Practices in Early Years Safe
- Module 7: Emergency Situations, Planning & Practice
- Module 8: Safe Play in Early Years
- Module 9: Safe Desk & Device Use in Early Years
- Module 10: Infection Control in Early Years
- Module 11: Parent Partnership in Health Safety
Course Format:
- 8 modules of practical, bite-sized lessons
- Quizzes at the end of each module to reinforce learning
- EYFS September 2025-aligned content (relevant for both childminders and group settings)
- CPD-certified certificate on completion
- Why Choose This Training?
- Written by Kim Martin, an RQF Ofqual-certified trainer with 20+ years’ experience in early years consultancy, safeguarding, and inspection preparation, this course is specifically designed for early years practitioners. Unlike generic health & safety courses, it speaks directly to your daily practice, inspection expectations, and EYFS compliance.
Who Is It For?
- Childminders preparing for Ofsted inspections
- Nursery practitioners and assistants
- Early years team leaders and managers
- SENCo and DSLs needing whole-team health & safety awareness
- By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to demonstrate robust, inspection-ready health & safety practice — showing Ofsted that your setting meets and exceeds the requirements of the EYFS 2025.
👉 Enrol today to ensure your practice is safe, compliant, and confident for inspection.
