We must follow these policies for babies, young children and staff at all times. There are standards that influence our role such as: Codes of practice, such as internal policies and procedures set by the setting. Our Health and Safety policy at our Nursery. We need to follow this policy in our day to day work at the nursery. Clear safety rules for children’s behaviour.
Unit 009 Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Outcome 1 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting Children and adults in the work setting need to be kept safe. There are many legal and regulatory requirements in place that protect all adults and children in the setting. All early years settings have to comply with the framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This covers safeguarding, suitable people, suitable premises/equipment, organisation and documentation.
MU24 contribute to children and young people’s health and safety Outcome 1- Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting 1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting There is an act put under place by the law which is the health and safety act 1974. This is put into place to ensure that your workplace is a safe place to work. Every work setting should have health and safety policies. These should be kept safe and be placed were everyone can see them.
* Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. * COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) * Health and Social Care Act. * Family Law Reform Act. * Children’s Act 1986 and Children’s Act 2004 For each of these legislations as a company caring for children and young people we have a responsibility to adhere to them and make staff aware of what their responsibility are and how they can put them in place, this is why we have policies and procedures and risk assessments that all staff must read and sign and have available to look at as and when needed. Health and Safety at Work Act.
CYPcore 34 – Support children’s and young people’s Health and Safety. Learning outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 Everything we do at work is covered by and incorporates the idea of the Health and Safety at work act 1974. This act must be adhered to by ensuring that our workplace and the young peoples environment is safe and fit for purpose, ensuring the correct equipment and the relevant training standards have been put in place to ensure the young people are safe in all activities. This includes carrying out regular risk assessments and ensuring an appropriate method of reporting is available. Us as employees are responsible for working to the guidelines put in place in our workplace, we must use the equipment provided, undergo training and be aware of how to identify any hazards and report any problems.
1.2- In my setting I monitor Health and Safety by ; [pic] All of my Health and Safety and risk assessments comply with legal legislation and requirements. [pic] All Staff are encouraged to enrol on courses to help them recognise health and safety, 1st aid training is available to all staff to ensure they are capable to deal with any emergencies that may arise with children and young people, Policies and procedures are in place and ALL staff are expected to comply with these. Anyone found not to be complying with these without reasonable explanations will be disciplined appropriately. CRB checks on all staff and volunteers enable my setting to provide a safe environment for children to be in. All staff are made aware, if not trained, in manual handling, as well as looking after children and young people, Staff and volunteers must be trained appropriately to ensure safe lifting at all times to limit self injury.
All adults should work in a safe open enviroment when working 1 to 1 with a child , so not to leave themselves open to accusations. They should follow guidesline in toileting a child or cleaning up after an accident. Inform another adult what needs to be done and preferly another adult attends. If I felt a fellow member of staff display inappropiate conduct with pupil or other staff member i would speak to my headteacher, if I felt i need to take it further i would then address our Chair of Governors requesting him to me ring me direct. He would follow my concerns up and would informed me of results of his findings.
2.2 Roles and responsibilities when keeping children safe All governors and staff have a shared responsibility to safeguard children. They all have to be familiar with and follow setting’s procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children. However, there are certain designated persons in school with more specific roles and responsibilities, who must be contact to express concerns about a child’s welfare. All Staff and Volunteers To know how to work with the policy/procedures of the setting To know when and how to respond to when concern are raised To appreciate the guidance of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board To supervise children within set ratios To observe and monitor children to make sure they grown up in confidence To work as a part of professional team To monitor children health and general well- being To be a role model of positive behavior To be suitable qualified with full DBS clearance Protect children from harm from Internet/social media etc. Class teacher To work as a key person and actively engage with family in order to develop positive relationships and develop trust To maintain attendance record to maintain safe collection procedure for children The Designated Person for Child Protection (DPCP): has knowledge and skills for recognising and acting upon Child Protection concerns.
1.1 Please give an outline of your health and safety policy and how you follow this in the workplace. * To insure that all staff are trained and follow the health and safety policy. * To prevent accidents, injuries and ill-health by identify and eliminate hazardous. * To report health and safety concerns to the right people. * To provide a safe and healthy environment for our children to grow, learn and play.
I have to establish positive relationships with parents and inform them of the daily activities their child has experienced and welcome feedback. I have to meet Ofsted requirements and hold a current Paediatric First Aid Qualification and an Introductory Childminding course and be CRB checked. 1.2 As a childminder I must be registered with Ofsted and meet the requirements set out by them i.e. : Enhanced CRB check, Paediatric First Aid Qualification 12 hours, and have inspections to check I am meeting the statutory requirements of the EYFS. I am expected to meet the standards of the EYFS in my work role in the following ways; Welfare- This includes keeping detailed records on Children and Parents personal details, Accidents, Risk assessments, Medications, Attendance Log, any visitors to the house during minded hours.