We keep track of all children entering and exiting the class in a binder. The binder also has all contact information for each child in the class. Before leaving the classroom I always do a head count to make sure everyone is with the class. While playing outdoors I check for and toys that may be broken and any rust on the play structure. I also keep the area where the play structure is, free of any toys to prevent tripping hazards.
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.
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.
4.1 All schools have the Health and Safety policies to protect all adults and pupils while they are on school premises and on off-site visits. A Health and Safety policy will also show the procedures of how to deal with any accidents or emergency. Within the Health and Safety policy will also be information on control of substances hazardous to health, procedures for fires or bomb scares, school security and strangers and missing children. It may also contain other information with regards to hygiene, waste disposal, hot beverages and use of dangerous items such as glue guns and scissors. 4.2 The correct procedures for recording and reporting accidents, incidents, injuries, signs of illness and other emergencies will be in a schools’ accidents book.
There are a number of important aspects that need to be taken into account within a setting working with young children. Any setting should have clear policies and procedures set in place surrounding health and safety. All of the rooms and the equipment that is used by the children should have regular health and safety checks to make sure that there is no risk of harm and that they are safe to use. There are checks that should be done by law, including the checks on electrical equipment, which must be checked every year to ensure its safety. The designated officer is in charge of making sure that all required health and safety checks are carried out.
The correct room temperature is also important to have a healthy working environment. Before the start of each lesson, it should be ensured that the school environment is a safe place to work. Basic steps should be taken to ensure this be the case, for example, check the floors and corridors are clear from any trip hazards like coats, books, toys, etc The playground should be checked for any animal soiling or in the winter checked that there are no patches of ice. Equipment should be stored away safely, not piled on top of cupboards or tables where they could easily pulled down on top of someone. All staff and pupils should have a duty of care to themselves and each other to keep a safe and comfortable learning
We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed. When staff/volunteers have their induction training they are given a clear explanation of health and safety issues so that all adults are able to adhere to the policy and understand their shared responsibility for health and safety including manual handling and storage of potentially dangerous substances. As we are a morning session only, we try where possible not to have workers in the building when the setting is in operation, but if necessary the manager/supervisor will explain the health and safety procedures and a member of staff will stay with them throughout their stay and they are not allowed near the children. All visitors are to sign the visitor book on
CYPCore34-1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. Every person working with children is responsible for their safety; we all have the duty of care. It’s important that the environment children are in is checked regularly before and during activities. We make sure equipment is in good condition and safe for children to use, age appropriate toys, accessible furniture, clean toilet and washing facilities, at all times children are supervised within ratio. It is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Officer, nursery manager and Head Office to ensure health and safety procedures are put in place, making sure people/staff are aware of them and follow them.
Competency Goal I To provide and maintain a well functioning and inviting incident free educational environment. Functional Area I: Safety I fine it is very important to be safety conscious at all times of the day and demonstrate safety procedure with my students and provide information to parents to help reinforce safety at home. When entering the learning facility, I immediately began to scan the environment to make certain that the all areas in my classroom are free of any inappropriate items or substances. I constantly discuss with the students the indoors and outdoors safely rules; like walking, and using your hands for crafty creating or helping your friends or catching a ball, waving hello or good bye, and be thoughtful by putting away toys when you are finishing playing. I get great pleasure at hearing the children remind each other of the safely rules.
CYP Core 3.4 Support children and young people’s Health & Safety Task 1 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. As an employer and\or employee, you need to have read, understood and signed the school’s Health and Safety Policy. The factors to take into account are that both indoor and outdoor environments are safe for the children and staff. This includes ensuring that playground or outdoor areas are clean and free from any potential hazards. This may include animal waste, litter, or damaged equipment.