E1/D1. Policies and procedures in the setting – Fire safety It’s important to have a fire safety procedure within an early year’s setting so that children know and understand what is happening in the case of a real fire. According to Bruce, T. and Meggit, C. (2007, pg. 266) “Evacuation procedures should be in place, known to all the adults, and practised regularly using all available exits at different times, so that everyone can leave the building quickly and safely if an emergency occurs.” There should also be a reliable, accurate attendance sheet, filled in with details every time a member of staff, visitor, parent or child enters or leaves the setting. This is essential because a register must be taken when the building is evacuated and the staff have to know who was in the building at the time the alarm went off in order to make sure everyone is safe.
E1: Describe the responsibility of the practitioner in professional relationships. It is important that as a practitioner you should each and every child safe by making sure that you count each and every child in and out of the classroom to make sure that you have not loss anyone. Also you should maintain confidentiality for each and every child’s information because that child’s information should only be shared with the parents/carers and colleagues (if they are going to work with the child.) this relates to practise because at placement we have an office which is locked at all times that has the child records in and any phone numbers are in a different folder that can be accessed by the computer so that you have to have a account for the computer. E2: Discuss TWO issues which contribute to maintaining professional relationships with children and adults.
1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role. 1.1 To have a duty of care in my own work role, which is a requirement, ensures that myself, my family and all the children I look after are safe, happy and secure in my setting within the law. I have cleaning practices in place, I am first aid trained and use accident and incident forms accordingly. I risk assess continuously visually and act where needed. I use a daily diary including a registration sheet so I can account for daily outings etc and have good communication with my parents.
The home manager is responsible for making sure all staff receives training for the prevention and control of infection and how to monitor these. The house manager is also responsible for making sure that an infection control audit is carried out and that any actions raised are put into place. The house manager also needs to ensure that infection control policies and procedures exist and they are available to staff and staff understand them. All staff are responsible for making sure that they wear the correct PPE at all times and have a good hand washing routine and also attend regular training courses. Staff should also report any sources of infection straight away to the shift leader.
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.
These should be kept safe and be placed were everyone can see them. In my work setting the policies are reviewed every half term to see if there is anything more you can add and to review the policies that are already there. We also have an accident book were we need to record every accident that has happened inside and outside of nursery. We then need to complete another form to inform the parent of what has happened and what the injury was. Under the health and safety act, every work setting should have a health and safety poster.
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.
We use a quickscan, and VAK test which helps to determine the learner style, (Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic). From the results we can evaluate the correct level and course for the learner to be on and also if additional support is needed throughout the course. Support must be in place before during and after initial assessment. For me I have a LSA in the workshop with me to assist with the learners who may require it. Within the teaching role of my subject it is important I provide a safe learning environment for all students, ensuring that they all engage and participate actively in practical and theory lessons alike.
All adults with whom have contact with the children should be CRB checks, this checks and criminal records and background. They should be aware of the schools health and safety policy and proceadures to protect themselves and the children. They should risk asses outings and visit. Visiting destinations beforehand and making sure its suitable for everyones needs. Childrens medical needs must be remembered for offsite visit.
Sessions incorporating visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learning styles ensure student’s have equal rights to learning and provide the opportunity to re-evaluate what is already known while exploring aims and objectives from a different perspective. I teach cleaning classes where motivations and previous experience constantly change as better cleaning is experienced. My role is to create a safe learning environment to establish open trusting relationships. Recording changes by completing relevant admin ensures records are up to date in order to evaluate changes to forthcoming aims and objectives. The main responsibility of the teacher is to continually reassess development and changes during the course and create a seamless transition to ensure smooth delivery.