Early years & nurseries

Health & safety consultant for nurseries and early years settings

Practical, proportionate H&S support for nurseries, pre-schools and early years settings — aligned to the EYFS statutory framework and Ofsted expectations.

How SchoolSafe Systems supports early years settings

  • EYFS-aligned risk assessments and safety policies
  • Allergy and medication management reviews
  • Fire safety reviews, drills and evacuation planning for very young children
  • Outdoor play, forest school and off-site trip risk assessments
  • Safer recruitment and contractor management support
  • Accident, incident and RIDDOR reporting arrangements
  • Ofsted-readiness compliance evidence
  • Practical training and coaching for setting managers

Why nurseries choose SchoolSafe Systems

Early years settings carry particularly high safeguarding and safety expectations, but usually without a dedicated H&S professional in-house. SchoolSafe Systems fills that gap with practical, proportionate support that fits alongside the day-to-day running of a busy setting.

Every engagement is delivered personally by Paul, backed by 25+ years of health and safety experience and more than 15 years working directly with education settings — from nurseries to secondary schools.

Flexible engagement

  • One-off audits, policy reviews or fire safety reviews
  • Themed monthly compliance reviews (allergies, fire, trips, contractors, training)
  • Ongoing retainer as your outsourced H&S partner
  • Support with Ofsted actions and inspection follow-up

Discuss your requirements

Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about how SchoolSafe Systems can support your school or trust.

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