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, equipment and toys must be safe and suitable for their purpose
Specific legal requirements
Operational issues
- Providers must be aware of the following space requirements, which are the minimum requirements. Children under two years: 3.5m per child; two year-olds: 2.5m per child; children aged three to five years: 2.3m per child.
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