Supporting safe, meaningful challenge in Early Years

Not every risk needs to be removed! Children need opportunities to explore, test their abilities, solve problems and develop confidence through appropriate challenges.

Our Risk–Benefit Provision Planner helps early years practitioners and leaders look beyond the risks and consider what children actually gain from an experience.

This simple, one-page resource encourages you to think about:

• The benefits – What will children learn or develop?

• Potential risks – What could realistically go wrong?

• Managing risks – How can we reduce unnecessary risks without removing the challenge?

• Adult support – What is the adult's role in supporting safe exploration?

• Reviewing provision – Is the experience appropriate, and what might need adjusting?

Perfect for reviewing outdoor play, climbing, physical challenges, risky play and everyday learning opportunities.

What's included:

• 1-page A4 editable Word document

• Simple, practical prompts

• Space to record decisions and reflections

• Suitable for nurseries, preschools and childminders

Because good risk management isn't about removing every risk. It's about understanding the benefits and making informed decisions.

Digital download – no physical product will be sent.