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Health and safety documentation
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Has a setting risk assessment been completed and documented at least annually?
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Has the risk assessment been completed by a competent person?
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Is the risk assessment suitable and sufficient taking into account all significant hazards?
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Are the control measures included on the risk assessment suitable?
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Have staff been made aware of the findings of the setting risk assessment?
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Has a fire risk assessment been completed and documented at least annually?
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Have recommendations on the fire risk assessment been implemented?
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Have staff been made aware of the findings of the fire risk assessment?
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Is there evidence of fie drills completed at least twice yearly?
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Is there a fire log book showing all fire equipment is serviced appropriately?
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Is there a register kept by the setting of all vehicles with relevant documentation such as: <br>Insurance, MOT, named and vetted drivers?
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Does vehicle insurance cover the use of vehicles for the purpose of work?
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Is there a written policy and procedures on the transport of children?
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Is there proof that parents give their written permission for children to travel in vehicles owned by the setting?
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Is there appropriate employers and public liability insurance in place and displayed?
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Is there a written policy and procedures on how to deal with safety emergencies and is this communicated to staff?
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Is there a list of all substances and COSSH assessments completed?
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Can children access the substances?
Safety in the setting
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Are all ponds, pools, septic tanks or any water are made safe or inaccessible to children?
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Does all Safety glass conform to BS EN standards or purpose-made protective film is fitted to any doors, windows or furniture that are accessible to children?
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Is there due care and attention is paid to minimising fire risks and assuring fire safety?
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Is visitor access suitably controlled?
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Are there any staff members under the influence of any substances that would impair their judgement whilst in charge of children at time of inspection?
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Is there any alcohol in the setting at time of inspection?
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Do all staff have an understanding of health and safety requirements?
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Are all obvious hazards both inside and out of the setting managed down to a suitable risk level?
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Do all windows that children have access to have restricted access and is this safe?
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Is the setting and outside play area secure and are children not left unsupervised?
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Are children kept away from boiling water?
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Is there arrangements clearly defined for evacuating the setting in the event of an emergency?
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Are all fire exits clearly signed, easily opened from the inside and not wedged open?
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Are all fire escape routes clear and free from obstructions?
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Is there a fire blanket in the kitchen that conforms to BS EN standards?
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Are fire extinguishers, fire alarms and smoke detectors that conform to BS EN Standards provided and kept in working order?
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Are all gas and electric appliances in good working condition and not posing a hazard to children at time of inspection?
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Are all soft furnishings flame retardant and comply with BS EN standards?
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Do any cords or blinds pose a hazard to children? Are they shortened to be inaccessible?
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Is there any slip, trip or fall hazards in the setting?
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Has action been taking to reduce the risk of slipping?
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Person conducting the inspection
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Setting representative
