Identify regulatory requirements that underpin a positive environment for children and young people. Task 1 Assessment criteria: 1.1- Describe how to create a positive environment. *Welcome parents and involve them in their children’s education. *Warm, relaxed, happy, friendly and welcoming environment and staff. *Staff should work effectively as a good team.
There are five outcomes of ECM which we should be working together so that we can achieve the best outcomes for children in our care. Theses outcomes are shown below: · achieve economic well-being · enjoy and achieve · make a positive contribution · stay safe · be healthy This has been proven by The Early Years Foundation Stage that when seperate professionals work together it will enhance a child's development and learning. An important part of EYFS framwork is inclusive practice. This means that children's needs have to be valued and suuported so they are able to use the curriculum of the setting they are in. 1.2 Analyse how integrated working practices and multi-agency working in partnership deliver better outcomes for children and young people.
Some have very specific needs such as sensory inpairments or may need wheelchair access. The different needs of families and careers must also be considered. 2. Risk assessments - Any setting should have policies and procedure about all aspects of health and saefty. All rooms or equipment that may be used by a child or young person should be considered a risk and have regular checks to make sure that everything is working correctly and is safe and free from damage.
MU 2.8 – 1.1PAGE 6 positive environment is somewhere that develops a child as a whole. The environment should be attractive but also safe, secure and support each area of a child development. Physical environment is the responsibility of the adults and their team making sure it contributes to providing each child with positive outcomes in learning and development. Some examples of a positive environment would be: Place activities to encourage development make sure outdoor surfaces/ areas are safe. Make sure there is space between activities so children and adults can move freely.
Policy Statement The School will ensure: • The premises are maintained in a safe condition. • Safe access to and exit from the premises is maintained. • All plant and equipment is safe to use. • Appropriate safe systems of work exist and are maintained. • Sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision are available and provided.
I would ensure the equipment (bikes or scooters) are used in the proper manner. You will need make sure the environment you will be working in is suitable for the activities you plan to do by checking out the equipment and to make sure the duty of care is being met by all the staff involved. Every child is a individual person with different needs depending on their age and their abilities. Some children have specific needs such as sensory impairments Most activities with children should have clear aims and objectives that are based around their age. 1.2 Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people in the work setting are made aware of risks and hazards and encouraged to work safely.
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. As part of our duty of care as care workers in a residential home, it is imperative that we provide the young people, staff and parents with an environment where they can feel safe and free from potential hazards. The main priority to consider when assessing an area in order to provide a safe and healthy environment would be; -is the area appropriate for the young person to use in an everyday setting whilst greatly minimising the risk of any accidents, injuries or near misses. The factors I would take into consideration are; • The individual needs of the young people in our care. We know that many of our young people have physical disabilities so we should ensure that we have wide doors, ramps where necessary, appropriate working hoists and other moving and handling equipment (and also have staff who are adequately trained to use said equipment), hand rails are put in place, adequate personal care area’s with enough room to stay safe.
1. Know the regulatory requirments for a positive enviroment for children and young people. 1.1 Describe what is meant by a positive enviroment There are lots of different enviroments that children and young people will learn and develop in wether it be home, school , nursery , outdoor play areas or educational visits, all of these places can be made into positive enviroments for children this means somewhere that can challenge them helping them learn and develop whilst also promiting rest and healthy living. A good physical enviroment is important as it helps promote good moods in children, this means bright visual displays and lots of sensory opportunities round the room, a interactive sensory wall display is a good way of doing this. It is extremley imortant that practitioners value language and diversity , respecting difference in children and young people wether it be race, religion or appearance.
This framework’s 5 outcomes state that we should be working together to help achieve the best possible outcomes for every child in our care. These 5 outcomes are: * Be Healthy * Stay Safe * Enjoy and Achieve * Make a Positive Contribution * Achieve Economic Wellbeing By working together with different professionals we can ensure that the learning and development of each child is improved, as more people would have a wider range of knowledge and skills to offer. By something as simple as sharing records or observations with one another can lead to a more precise assessment of the position and needs of an individual child, thus making it easier to improve their outcomes as time progresses. According to the ‘A Unique Child’ theme, the EYFS guidance states, ‘Every child is a competent learner form birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured’. Throughout the EYFS we are encouraged to put this into practice and to make sure that our practice is inclusive.
Unit 5: Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care. 1. Be able to develop positive relationships with children and young people. 1.1 Explain why positive relationships with children and young people and how these are built and maintained Positive relationship with children and young people is important because they help children to develop their independence, self esteem and wellbeing. A child will always play and learn better when they are comfortable in their surroundings.