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.
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.
Natalie Ettrick CYP 3.4 – Support children and young people’s health and safety 1.1 There are a number of factors to think about when you are planning for a healthy and safe environment or an activity with children and young people. You must remember everyone is an individual and may have particular needs. If you have a clear understanding of the following then it will become second nature to include safety in your planning. • Every child is an individual – with different needs depending on their age and abilities. You must think about this when planning activities, for example when they involve physical play, or if more consideration must be given to the needs of a child who has just become mobile than to an older child, when planning room layouts.
[pic] The purpose of this assignment is to ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in a childcare setting. We have to consider the welfare of every child who will be under our care once we are working in a childcare setting. To be an effective ECCE worker it is essential that I master the skills of nappy changing, bathing a baby and other personal care routines. ECCE settings aim to meet children’s basic needs. Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs (Maslow 1954) can be useful in planning to meet these needs for the children in our service.
Unit 027 Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety Outcome 1 Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety. Learning Outcome 1 There are a number of important factors to take into account when planning for healthy and safe environments whilst setting up activities and services with children and young people. It is necessary in planning activities to remember each individual’s needs and abilities and that all children need supervision at all time. Everyday I have to take into account the different children I have in my group and that each child has a different level of ability and needs compared to others so when I am setting up activities I need to ensure that each child will be able to take part and enjoy the activity as well as learn at the same time. Activities that I would have to put a lot of through into would be a physical exercise because this activity could be difficult for a child who has just learnt to walk.
Without the understanding of each individual facilities policies and protocol, providing safety would be a difficult task. One area of safety that is essential for success is classroom safety. There are several things that every child care center will have to ensure safety. One of the most important strategies to provide a safe classroom is to follow ratios and have constant supervision. Everyone that is in the classrooms is should be aware of the classroom safety policy.
At this age we need to remember to comfort the child if they become upset and be someone they can speak to if they choose too, it is important we do not shout at children as this could cause them more upset and distress. Also we should be lively and energetic and enjoy taking part in activities they enjoy and provide new challenges for them. Primary schools- During this age it is important to listen to the children however the teaching assistant must make eye contact, lower themselves to the child’s level and speak to the child in a positive way. Children will start to learn boundaries during this time so it is about enforcing them in a positive and encouraging way. Encouragement is also important during all aspects of school life such as during lessons, their work, forming friendships and finding new things because this will help the children to try new things and to progress and move forward with their development and education.
Health and Safety Homework for Level 3 Diploma – units 27 & 66 027.1.1 Please complete the attached sheet 2a “planning health and safe indoor and outdoor environments” See sheet. How does the health and safety change with the different age and stages of the children’s development? For each stage of a child’s development, health and safety factors would differ slightly due to their improving ability. Some children that are able to walk well may not be able to run whilst avoiding obstacles safely such as garden equipment e.g. toys etc.
Unit CYP3.4 Support children and young people’s health and safety Assessment Criteria 1: Understand how to plan and provide environments and services that support children and young people’s health and safety. A young person’s learning environment is many things: It's a safe place where children are protected from the elements and are easily supervised. It is where the important activities take place, such as education, playing, eating, washing hands, and going to the bathroom. Beyond the basics, however, an environment for young children implements and supports a schools ethos and curriculum. 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.
You don’t want to buy an expensive toy only for the child to play with it one time. In this essay I would like to share some guidelines when selecting toys for young children. Safety is probably the most imperative concern when picking out toys. You should look over the toy to see that it’s well made, durable and can be easily cleaned. The toy should be painted with non-toxic, lead-free paint.