Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs (Maslow 1954) can be useful in planning to meet these needs for the children in our service. [pic][pic] [pic] [pic] Physiological needs: the bottom layer in Maslow’s hierarchy is our physiological or basic needs. These are the needs that must be met in order to stay alive. Children need clean water and food to stay alive. The environment must be clean, hygienic and warm.
CYP CORE 3.4: SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.1. Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services Environment has a direct effect on the quality of the children’s learning and development. Therefore, the environment should be comfortable, attractive, interesting and appropriate for children who use it. There are a number of important factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. Indoor Environment The indoor environment should be organised safely and there should be adequate space for the number of people using that room.
YP Core 34-1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning H&S indoors and outdoors environments and settings. Indoor Environments. It should be comfortable,interesting attractive and age appropriate for any child who use it. Every child is important and are individual especially if they have special needs. Whether working with babies or 3-4 yr old some layouts will be similar but the age and abilities of the children is important so therefore the different resources and equipment should be age appropriate and carry the usual safety markings, there should also be equipment and resources for children who may have special needs.
Being relaxed, give the child time, use facial expressions appropriate to the context and topic of the interaction. Create a supportive environment - This can be many things from statements about what a good job they are doing such as “What great manners!” or “Look at you washing your hands all by yourself!” to supportive actions like admiring and displaying work that they have done or taking pictures of something they have built to put up on the wall. Following up on their requests or interests so that they know they have been heard and their opinions count. Using warmth in your interactions, speak warmly and enthusiastically and value their work by putting it on display. Frequent, caring and respectful interactions- needing to spend time and listen to the children.
CYP 3.4 Support children and young people’s health and safety. 1 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. When planning healthy and safe environments you need to take into account the age, individual needs and abilities of the children and young people involved in the activity. You also need to be aware of any risks to individuals when planning the activity i.e. pregnancy or sensory impairments (loss or degradation of sight/hearing etc).
Make sure you have given the baby a toy or whatever you have decided to use. Now that the baby has there attention focus on a toy, take out your clean Pamper and wipes. Undress the baby waist down or enough so that the clothes don't get messed up. Place the new pamper under the baby's bottom. Pull the front of the pamper up out keep it laying flat.
These needs relate directly to the development of gross and fine motor skills as well as the maturation of the brain and nervous system (Cortvriend, in Macleod-Brudenell & Kay, 2008). Physical needs include diet, shelter, rest and sleep, clothing, exercise, health and hygiene, safety, and emotional bonds. A full time nursery should be designed to meet the physical needs of the child. The environment, both indoor and outdoor, should be organized to offer freedom and space to move around. ”... the role of the environment is to prepare the child physically with maximum safety, the maximum opportunities for movement and exploration, together with maximum encouragement by the adult” (MCI Module 4, undated, p5).
As one touches people, surfaces, and objects throughout the day, germs accumulate on ones hands. We have always been taught to wash our hands after using the restroom and before we eat. What about during and after preparing food, treating wounds or caring for a sick person? How about blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, handling garbage, household chemicals, or anything that could be contaminated or simply shaking hands with someone else? All of these situations call for proper hand washing technique.
The principles of infection prevention and control * 1.1) Employee’s roles and responsibilities- Our responsibility is to use the correct methods of personal protective equipment (PPE) We must get regular training and be aware of the law with regard to health and safety, control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) and various infection control regulations with regard to personal care and hygiene in the home. The focus is making sure there is as little cross contamination as possible when dealing with roles within the home. This would include using simple techniques where appropriate such as correct use of protective gloves when dealing with personal care and the safe management of clinical waste, correct use of cleaning equipment and following food hygiene code and practices. I wash my hands using the appropriate technique at all times when contamination is possible and before touching residents. The home is residents are safeguarded at all time from cross contamination by developing a strict habit of hand washing when hygiene is an issue using protective equipment to stop cross contamination.
When setting up an effective preschool classroom, a variety of factors must be carefully considered: Light & Noise: Lighting should be designed for the tasks that individuals are carrying out within that environment. Noise might interfere with communications and cause stress if experienced over long periods. Vibration (can contribute to lower back pain and fatigue. Some frequencies of vibration can have a negative effect on visual performance. Equipment: Furniture and equipment should be age and ability appropriate.