Extreme Weather Policy
Under the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework’s welfare
requirement ‘Suitable premises, environment and equipment’ it
states that ‘whenever possible, there should be access to an
outdoor play area, and this is the expected norm for providers. In
provision where outdoor play space cannot be provided, outings
should be planned and taken on a daily basis (unless circumstances
make this inappropriate, for example unsafe weather conditions’)
I provide outdoor play space and take the children on regular
outings to:
List places such as park, shops, library, school etc.
In order to ensure the safety and well being of the children I
request that parents supply me with clothing for their children that
is suitable for the time of the year and the weather we may be
experiencing.
In extreme weather conditions then I will risk assess the situation
and discuss concerns with parents before taking children out.
Sometimes it may be necessary, for example to collect other
minded children from school.
If there is heavy snow then I will discuss with parents about taking
the children out in it to play. There are many learning opportunities
from playing in the snow, from construction (building a snowman or
igloo), science (snow and ice melting in changing temperatures) to
physical exercise. The children will need to be correctly clothed for
the snow, boots, coat, scarf, gloves etc. They will be closely
supervised at all times and we will come back indoors if any of the
children are unhappy or feeling cold.
If you have any concerns regarding this policy then please do not
hesitate to contact me.