Work Matters: Welfare requirements - Part 10 - Fully equipped

By Laura Henry, managing director, Childcare Consultancy Ltd, Nursery World, 17 July 2008

The rules for provision of space and equipment and how to use them in an early years setting to comply with the EYFS are set out by Laura Henry.

Furniture, equipment and toys' is one of the three overarching legal requirements grouped under 'Suitable premises, environment and equipment' in the Statutory Framework for the EYFS (see box). Links to: - Every Child Matters Outcome: Helping to keep children healthy, Helping to keep children safe, Making a positive contribution - Former National Standards: 4 - Physical environment, 5 - Equipment, 6 - Safety Overarching general requirement Outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture,...

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