GMA106 3 Yearly Safety Check Record

This Periodic Safety Checking verification record is  designed to help employers meet their obligation to complete ongoing safety checks every three years for all children’s workers, as required under the Children’s Act 2014, and licensing criterion GMA106.

The checklist provides a clear, auditable record that each required component of the periodic safety check has been rcompleted— supporting ongoing child safety and organisational compliance.

What this checklist includes:

• Checklist aligned to 3-yearly safety checking requirements

• A risk assessment section to show someone has considered the checks and assessed the risk.

• Manager or authorised person confirmation and sign-off

Why this checklist is useful:

• Demonstrates compliance with mandatory periodic safety checking obligations

• Reduces risk by ensuring children’s workers remain suitable over time

• Promotes consistent safety checking across services and staff

• Saves time with a ready-to-use, professionally structured template

This checklist can be used independently or alongside your organisation’s safety checking policies and recruitment procedures.

Ideal for: Employers, centre managers, HR and recruitment teams, and organisations responsible for ongoing safety checking of children’s workers.