All toilets are cleaned at the beginning of the session, throughout the session and at the end of each session to stop the spread of infection. All staff has been trained in first aid. Accidents forms need to be completed when an accident occurs and the parent/carer has to sign them to show they have been made aware. If a child were to come into the session with a mark on them from home or they had an accident outside then the parent would fill in an accident form explaining when the incident happened and how and what injuries the child may have. 1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection of individuals Risk Assessment By ensuring risk assessments are been carried out within a setting before each session.
SHC 34 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings. 1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice. 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. In my setting I have a duty of care (a requirement to exercise a reasonable degree of attention and caution to avoid negligence which would lead to harm to other people) to provide a safe environment and ensure that I am vigilant and pay attention to make sure I keep all young children safe as they develop. Within my setting I carry out daily checks to ensure that the environment inside and outside is safe before the children arrive.
The polices are put in place by the head teacher of the setting or the manager. The polices range from setting to setting but they all have guild lines. They detailed documents that all staff must follow. The staffs make sure that they carry out the proceeds in the setting and make sure they use the guild lines to do this; When it comes to keeping a child care setting safe there are several things you need to take in to account for example; Electric tests, to make sure every piece of electrical equipment in the child care setting (building) is safe and will not cause electrocution. This should be done when a
I keep up to date my first aid and that I have a fully stocked first aid box. I make sure accident forms are completed in the event of an accident occurring and that all parents are fully informed, who then sign any forms that need to be filled out. Working with children brings significant duty of care, and younger and more vulnerable the child, the greater the duty of care 1.2 By ensuring risk assessments are being carried out within a setting, also to make sure all equipment and toys are safe, and cater for the appropriate age. By making sure there are no hazards like cleaning materials being left out and all electrical sockets are not being left uncovered, this is to protect any harm to children and young people in my setting. Ensuring the setting is always clean to stop the spread of infection.
CYP CORE 3.4: SUPPORT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH AND SAFETY 2.4 Health and safety risk assessments are monitored and reviewed usually by a member of staff responsible for ensuring that all risk assessment are carried out and the paperwork is completed in good time before the trip or activity is carried out. This is then checked and signed by the representative and by the head teacher to show that it has been completed correctly All members of staff including new staff, supply staff, students and volunteers must be made aware of the contents of the schools health and safety policy. A member of staff must be appointed to undertake specific duties relating to health and safety matters affecting the school. The policy must be reviewed
Unit 18: Health and Safety Procedures in the Workplace 1.1 Define the main responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace of the following: a) employers: The employer has a responsibility for health and safety of all the staff, children and visitors to the nursery premises. The manager and deputy manager are responsible to ensure all policies are reviewed and regularly updated to cover any legal changes. The manager and deputy are to ensure that all staff read and implement the policies within the nursery and that a copy of the policies are easily available for staff to review when needed. The manager and deputy should have first aid training and the responsibility to ensure the first aid box has appropriate materials that are within date and refill when needed. The manager or deputy are to review accident records on a monthly basis to identify any recurring causes of the accidents and amend the situation.
I also watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and write anything that concerns me about the child/ children, then I bring the issues to the attention of centre's coordinator or supervisor to inform parents/ guardians. I always listen carefully to children and this helps me determine a child's needs and aids in promoting the child's development. Inclusive childcare is very important whether or not children experience disabilities or other special needs. Every single day at the setting, I make sure all children fee a sense of belonging. I let children participate in the same routines and play experiences, this way I learn to recognize children as distinct individuals with special strengths and needs.
MU 2.4 Contribute to children and young people’s health and safety. Task 1 As a new member of staff my manger has asked me to become familiar with the health and safety policy and procedures with ensuring to implement in my daily routine. 1.1 As a member of staff at Langford primary school, we all have to follow the laws and standards set by the Health and Safety Act 1974. By taking reasonable care of our own health and safety and any other persons who may be affected by our acts or omissions at work, as regards any duty or requirements imposed on our employer or any other persons by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions, co-operate to ensure all health and safety regulations, rules routines and procedures are being applied effectively by both staff and pupils. To check that all machinery and equipment is adequately guarded and in good and safe working order prior to being operated and not to make unauthorised or improper use of machinery, equipment and substances.
Staff from other nurseries are given a tour of the building and fire exits. • Visitors - are informed on arrival, they are asked to sign in the visitors book which includes a nursery evacuation plan, they are never left alone a member of staff will always guide them. • Families and carers - they are given an induction, Health and safety pack and terms and conditions of the nursery which highlights the importance of collecting children and personal belongings. CYPCore34-1.3 Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and services. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Department for Education in Northern Ireland - St John Ambulance - The British Red Cross – Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 – The Care standards Act – Manual Handling Regulations –
Competency Goal I To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. My goal is to provide a safe environment for all children in my care by never leaving them unattended. Indoor and outdoor areas should be free of dangerous conditions and materials. It is important to check all electrical sockets and make sure they are all covered. Providing working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in proper locations and having the knowledge to properly use them is crucial to a child’s safety.