Nursery World - Out of School - Safety after school

Laura Hoyland, of Hopscotch early years consultancy, on managing out-of-school provision in a way that ensures children’s well-being

This year, while some children have been choosing their new school bags, others have been choosing a mask to wear. Many settings have out-of-school clubs, and while they are excited to welcome back children who have been absent for a while, there has been a lot of planning needed to put in place a safe environment. So, what has had to be done and how do we minimise the risks of infection?

Minimising risks

Here are some key areas which need to be planned for:

Starting the process with a full-risk assessment will make you think of many aspects of the setting that need changing or practices that can be adapted to increase safety and well-being.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included