Review

The Early Years Health and Safety Handbook

By Lynn Parker (Routledge, 19.99, ISBN 9780415675321)

Clear, concise and practical information is offered in this book, whose author is a qualified nurse with over 20 years experience and co-founder of Healthcare A2Z, which provides web-based information, education and resources for healthcare professionals.

The book covers preparing for outings and trips, how to encourage a positive health and safety culture in the early years setting, and individual policies and procedures relating to areas such as risk assessments, moving and handling children and electrical safety.

Each chapter includes a summary of key points and best-practice checklists to help with the application of the information.