As teachers assistant we should ensure that there is no harsh lighting like fluorescent light as this can bring discomfort after a prolonged time and cause headaches. Also the area chosen should not be too noisy. * Organisation All Equipment should be stored safety so that it does not present a hazard and all drawers and storage should be clearly marked so that it is clear where different equipment are kept. This will enable the children to find the equipment more easily. * Furniture The furniture in the room should be of appropriate size for the age of the children so that they can work comfortably.
* * Health and safety at work act 1974 * * The health and safety at work act is implemented in my setting, this ensures that not only the pupils are safe but also the staff of the school know what they need to do in order to keep them safe from any dangers they could find in their setting. * It places a duty for employers to help their employees have a safe working environment that is reasonable and workable in. * The staff not only have their own health and safety to consider, they also have the other staff and pupils of the school to look after and make sure that anything that they may do whilst at work will not danger anybody else in their setting, such as when using equipment. * It is also to ensure that any danger is prevented or controlled when found, such as if a machine is not able to be used then making sure the health and safety officer is notified and the problems is fixed so ensure nothing happens to anybody that is in their setting. * It is also for the staff to ensure that anything that the children may be using is in a good working order so that no danger can happen to a pupil or another member of staff because of their mistakes.
The environment must be clean, hygienic and warm. They need plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children must be stimulated with toys and activities and also require quiet time for rest and sleep. Safety and security: once our physiological needs are met our need for safety and security becomes important. We need to be physically safe in our environment.
Aim 4: Keeping children Safe from Crime Follow PSHE and Citizenship Policy which encourages independence, responsibility, confidence, positive self esteem, self awareness and respect. Aim 5: Protecting children’s Security Implement child protection policies and procedures working in partnership with pupils, parents and agencies. All staff members are aware of, monitor, comply with and discuss issues of health and safety continuously whilst working. When guiding visitors or parents/carers through the school we must also make them aware of health and safety pointing out fire exits in case of fire. Staff must attend training and always follow policies and procedures to ensure good practice.
A positive environment for children is a place where a child can learn and develop in a safe secure environment. A setting should ensure that daily and annually risk assessments are recorded to make sure that the indoor and outdoor areas toys, furniture and equipment provided are suitable, clean and safe. The premises used should have appropriate heating, lighting and ventilation and where possible there is outside access to enable children to run and play and get fresh air. The building should be safe from intruders and all staff have CRB checks to ensure that children are safe. The setting should have adequate space for children to play and a good range of resources to enable children to choose and explore a variety of different activities to develop their skills and encourage independence and choice.
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.
I would also to make sure that I used all equipment in line with safety regulations. 4. Describe how you act in class in order to be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected in pupils. It is important to show children respect, praise and consistency. I feel that I would be a good
CYP 3.4 Support children and young people’s health and safety. 1 1.1 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. When planning healthy and safe environments you need to take into account the age, individual needs and abilities of the children and young people involved in the activity. You also need to be aware of any risks to individuals when planning the activity i.e. pregnancy or sensory impairments (loss or degradation of sight/hearing etc).
Has a risk assessment been conducted? – It is important that any activity has undergone a risk assessment i.e. if creating an obstacle course for a child to take part in either indoors or outdoors you will need to make sure that all obstacles are safe, no sharp bits sticking out where a child could harm themselves, no faulty equipment is used and all is appropriate for the age group taking part. Are policies and
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.