Risk assessments and the EYFS
Risk assessments do not necessarily need to be in writing to comply with the requirements of the EYFS.
However, it is important that you can confidently discuss how you keep children safe with parents and Ofsted.
You might also be required to share your risk assessments with insurance assessors if, for example, a child has a serious injury while in your care.
You might find this document useful reading if you are unsure about whether to have your risk assessments in writing -
Writing Risk Assessments
Ofsted used to have a risk assessment guidance document but it was withdrawn and they no longer advise on whether we should write RAs or not - the guidance said to write some core ones such as inside the house, resources and equipment, outside and different types of outings.
This child-led risk assessments thread by Pauline is very popular -
http://www.childmindinghelp.co.uk/fo...sessments.html
You will find more free advice about writing risk assessments here -
Risk assessments and the EYFS :: Eyfs for Childminders
Evacuation procedures for children -
Evacuation Procedure
Daily health and safety checklist - it is not a requirement to write a checklist but many childminders find them useful -
Daily Checklist
If you have any links to free information about risk assessments please add them to the thread :D