MW Early Years specialises in designing and implementing bespoke HEALTH & SAFETY, AUDIT, TRAINING and BUSINESS packages for the childcare industry.

With decades of experience, we recognise that no two-nursery settings are alike – and nor is the paperwork required to run each business. Our team of consultants and trainers can personalise your manuals and documentation, giving you the peace of mind that you’re following all of the required rules and regulations.

RISK ASSESSMENTS are a legal requirement and you may be asked for copies by your team, parents or sometimes even external organisations such as Ofsted.

We often hear the terminology ‘Generic’ and ‘Site Specific’ Risk Assessment but what is the actual difference? Many companies have a database or files of Risk Assessments for tasks and activities within their nursery. These would be classed as Generic Risk Assessments and they may well be specific to the task or activity, but they are NOT specific to the setting or people carrying out the task.

Risk Assessments can be tricky to write if you are not use to them. It may be that you have a new piece of play equipment, have had a renovation or maybe you have a staff member who requires additional medical support.