Download our EYFS safeguarding and welfare checklist
Use it to make sure your school is fulfilling its requirements in EYFS settings, including those with provision for 2-year-olds.
Our checklist is based on section 3 of the statutory EYFS framework. The framework is mandatory for all early years providers in England.
What does it cover?
The checklist includes sections on:
- Child protection
- Suitable people
- Staff qualifications, training, support and skills
- Staff ratios
- Health
- Behaviour
- Safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment
- Special educational needs (SEN)
- Information and record keeping
Staffing ratios and qualifications
Use the checklist above to check you’re fulfilling your legal requirements for staff ratios. For a more detailed explanation of which staff members count towards the ratios, see our article on EYFS staffing ratios and qualifications.
