“A rich and varied environment supports children’s learning and development. It gives them the confidence to explore and learn in secure and safe, yet challenging, indoor and outdoor spaces.” (EYFS card 3.3)
For those settings signed up to the Service Level Agreement subscription scheme, a wide range of information, guidance and support materials to help you meet this requirement are available from Shropshire Council’s team of Education Improvement Service Development Officers.
Policy guidance (must):
H & S
Emergency evacuation
Sleeping children
Policy guidance (should):
Safe in all weathers
Development officers can also help you with the following:
Lease and tenancy agreements
Working with schools and other partners
Reviewing layout of indoor and outdoor spaces
Space requirements
See the link below for relevant training.