Cyp Core 3.4: Support Children & Young People’s Health & Safety.

Understand how to plan & append environments & services that support tikeren & young states health & adeptty. 1. 1Describe the f processors to take into account when provision healthy & safe indoor & f whole in all outdoor environments & services. There ar a weigh of important principles to think some when you atomic number 18 planning for healthy and safe environments or activities with peasantren. or so of these argon common sense alone you need to remember that e rattlingone is an individual and may take away different needs.There are some(prenominal) points to take into consideration when planning safety E rattling child is an individual with different needs depending on their advance and abilities. You must think about this when planning activities. Some children have particular needs such as sensory impairments. The different needs of families and careers must be considered. Always be polish off about why you are teaching the environment in question, th e activities a child encounters and what sorts of services are offered. The duty of care of a put to children, parents and careers is a court-ordered obligation.You should always have the childs safety and welfare in the front of your mind when planning. The desired outcomes for the children are the starting point. Most activities with children should have clear aims and objectives that are based somewhat the required outcomes linked to their age. Lines of obligation and accountability are worst to everyone that is employed in a vista, responsibility for the health and safety of children and staff are down to all employers and there should be clear historying responsibilities.When I plan I ensure that the location/setting of what I plan to do with the Children is the accountability environment for the activity. I ensure that I account for all possibilities. If I were using bikes or scooters I would check that the bikes or scooters were in good progress tos condition and s afe. I would ensure the equipment (bikes or scooters) are used in the proper manner and with all the safety accessories (helmets/elbow & knee pads) with plenty of space, so it would be impractical to use them indoors due to the lack of space, they would be used outdoors.I would check that all the entrances and exits to the outdoor area are secure (closed/locked) I would ensure that I had the define staff ratio to support with the activity. I would ensure that the planned outdoor space for the activity was safe, that there were no rubbish, or plant threats, that there was no dog or cat mess around and that the ground was suitable for riding bikes or scooters. In my risk sagaciousnesss I make sure that I take into account that Children and trailgirlish people are individuals, each with different needs.A varied environment supports Children and Young peoples learning and development, it gives them confidence to explore and learn in safe and secure yet challenging indoors or outdoor space. fortune sound judgements are carried out to ensure the safety of the activity and for all taking part in the activity. danger judgements should be carried out for all activities and regular checks should be carried out around the setting daily. 1. Explain how health & safety is monitored & maintained & how people in the survey setting are made aware of risks & hazards & support to work safely. wellness and safety is monitored and maintained in a verity of ways within the setting. Under the Health and safety at work act 1974 all employees have a responsibility for the health and safety of everyone else. There is a poster dis giped in the setting outlining responsibilities, we have a Healthy and guard policy, which is shared with all staff and available to parents, outlining the main areas and objectives.These objectives are implemented into the everyday running of the setting all staff are aware of health and safety and are constantly assessing the area that they are working in or the activity they are postulateing out, there are also other policies in take aim covering food and drink, arrival and departure, non collection of children, changing if diagonals happen, outings, administrating medicines, missing children, safeguarding and dismiss procedure. These policies give a clear outline to what procedures are in place and how they are adhereed.They also work alongside the EYFS drawwork, which considers all aspects of childrens welfare including safeguarding, suitable persons, suitable expound and equipment. Staff training is kept up to date. Risk assessments are carried out regularly including a daily check of the environment, which is being used a full risk assessment of tools, equipment and the environment is carried out each term, and if there are each issues that need addressing they are looked at and rectified.It may be possible for some issues to be rectified there and then, such as a broken toy, which needs to be thrown away, or a whiteing material, which has been left out. Other issues may need an action plan which sets out what needs to be rectified, how long this may take and by whom it should be carried out. The action plans are then reviewed within a manageable metre frame to ensure the action has been completed. A risk assessment is only valid at the time it is carried out. It is important to monitor risks identified and to change anything that needs updating.The setting bus is ultimately responsible for health and safety and any risks identified are directed to her, she would then decide the best process to rectify them. unceasing staff meetings are held where any issues smoke be raised. Children, parents, staff and visitors are made aware of any issues tincting health and safety to help minimise any risks and to ensure children are able to thrive in a healthy environment. With all members of staff being aware of the policies and procedures in place we are working together to create a safe, ha ppy secure environment for the children. 1. Identify sources of current guidance for planning healthy & safe environments & services. There are a number of agencies that you could refer to for guidance for planning healthy & safe environments & services Health & safety executive is the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and recoveringness. They are an independent regulator and act in the public interest to reduce work-related death and serious injury across Great Britains workplaces Child accident prevention trust they are connected to reducing the number of children and young people killed, disabled or seriously injured in accidents. Department for schools & families is committed to creating a world-class state education system. They will work to improve the opportunities and experiences available to children and the education workforce by focusing on the next priorities big(p) greater autonomy to schools Improving parental choice Offering more su pport for the poorest Whole system improvement Great quality provision for children EYFS sets standards and frameworks to follow to ensure the safety of children & young people The government web-site (directgov) is a great source of information and guidance Workplace policies & procedures health safety in work place, risk assessment, care-plans, healthy choices food, adhere to codes of practice promote a caring safe environment, meet the childs needs and requirements, keep confidentiality, communicate with multi agencies, record all dead-on(prenominal) information and everything documented, safeguarding policies, pass on information to relevant people, promote well-being, keep updated on training to develop your skills and improve your spotledge, raise any concerns to relevant people . 4Explain how current health & safety legislation, policies & procedures are implemented in own work setting or service. The most important legislation in the UK is the statutory Framework for th e Early Years Foundation Stage. Since 2008 this sits alongside health and safety legislation and covers every aspect of the welfare of children which includes Safeguarding Suitable people Suitable premises and equipment Organisation Documentation Health & Safety is very important. The Health & Safety Act is up on the wall for all of us to refer to if needed. My theater director ensures that we all are trained and up to date with any brisk policies.We have fire drills (Fire Safety Order 2005), so all staff and children know what to do and where to assemble. We carry out Fire risk assessments each term. We are all trained or in the process of training in number 1 aid, (the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981) and have adequate, appropriate equipment and facilities for providing first base aid in our setting. We know how to record any first aid incidents or accidents and a bump note is always sent home with the child, when its a member of staff who is hurt for example I cut my finger, so I had to fill in an accident form detailing how and what first aid I was tending(p) and bulls eye it. We ensure the setting provides a clean and safe environment for the staff and the children to work in.If any staff member is required to clean any spillages or clean any bodily fluids up we know where the products are kept and how to dispose of it safely and also what protective clothing to wear. All cleaning products and chemicals are kept in a locked cupboard. Children are taught to wash hands before eating and after using the toilet and also to throw away any tissues and wash their hands. If any child is ill which may spread to others their parents are informed and asked to collect the child as soon as possible and they are asked to keep the child off school for the appropriate length of time required so as to prevent it spreading to others. We are all responsible for good house keeping new employees are informed of all relevant health and safety information as part of the induction process.All equipment has the correct safety markings in place, and electric caral equipment is fondle tested yearly. The setting manager is responsible for the purchasing and maintenance of equipment and materials ensuring that it all complies with current health and safety standards. Risk assessments are carried out and reviewed on a regular basis (the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999). Educational visits and journeys are all risk assessed. We also refer to and follow the legal framework Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 hold of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) (2002) Food Hygiene 2006 The Care standards Act Childcare Act 2006 this sets out the statutory framework for assessment of settings, including health and safety in EYFS in force from Sept 2008 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) Health and Safet y (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 EYFS framework Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 Smoking Ban UK commodious in indoor public places from 1st July 2007 (EYFS includes a legal requirement to ensure children are always in a smoke-free environment) Motor Vehicles (Wearing of privy Belts)(Amendment) Regulations 2006 2Be able to recognise & manage risks to health, safety & security in a work setting or off site visits Assessed in the real work environment 2. 1/2. 2/2. 3 2. 4Explain how health & safety risk assessments are monitored & reviewedAny setting or activity carries a level of risk, by identifying and reducing risks in advance, the children in our care can make full use of the setting or activity to maximise the value and enjoyment. There are several different risks that you need to consider- Physical risks Security risks Fire risks Food safety risks Emotional risks Personal safety risks Effective management of risk should become voluntary as we become more experienced. For every activity we plan, we think about the hazards, the likelihood of the hazard occurring and the control measures. If I see a hazard in my day-to-day work, I deal with it straight away it can be as simple as mopping up spilt water or locomote toys of the floor.Risk assessment forms are used to assess hazards and identify control measures for all activities and outings. We carry out daily risk assessments throughout the setting and outside the setting. Our manager is responsible for the risk assessments that are carried out yearly (electrical/fire equipment/building) and for reviewing the risk assessments once or twice a term. A good risk assessment is only valid at the time it is carried out. Although the setting, outing or activity may be one you have used many times, one very important factor will change The children taking part. Effective risk assessments must take account of each child taking part and the numbe r of children.Once we have started the activity that we have risk assessed it is important that we monitor the risks we identified and if anything changes we should review and change the risk assessment immediately. 3Understand how to support children & young people to assess & manage risk for themselves. 3. 1Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management We consider Managing Risks in Play Provision to be an important document that will contri alonee to the debate on the provision of childrens play. It articulates the balance mingled with the benefit and the need for children to play against the duty of play providers to provide safe play.We must not lose sight of the important developmental role of play for children in the pursuit of the unachievable goal of absolute safety. It makes clear that the safety must be considered at all stages of play provision but that, inevitably, there will be risk of injury when children play, as there is risk of injury i n life generally. The important message is though that there must be freedom from unacceptable risk of life-threatening or permanently disabling injury in play. Any activity a child does involves some risk. If the activity is well planned and organised with thought devoted to possible risks the likelihood of an accident or injury should be minimal. The secret is to balance the risks of an activity against the benefit to and safety of the child.Risk and challenge are important to a childs development. Avoiding all risks and challenges would result in a very timid adult lacking in many everyday skills and abilities. It would be very easy to respond to all the risks to which children are exposed by not allowing them to explore or experiment. Children need to explore their environment, it is one of the ways in which they learn, but it needs to be a safe environment where adults control the risk. Children need some freedom in order to develop their skills. Understanding the stage of de velopment a child is at and their individual needs can help to provide the right amount of risk in activities. 3. Explain the dilemma between the rights & choices of children & young people & health & safety requirements. 3. 3Give example from own practice of supporting children or young people to assess & manage risk. Children learn by distorting out new experiences and making choices. But they do not always have the skills and judgement to make safe choices. We as careers have the responsibility to identify potential hazards in any situation and to judge when it is safe to allow a child to undertake an activity or make a choice. Some children need this freedom to explore risk more than others. In a well-controlled setting the child can be encouraged to explore and try out new skills.At the start of the year our reception children were encouraged to explore the outdoor play activity. A few of the children were too scared to try and go round the activity, we supported them by holdi ng their hand and walking around the activity with them, after a few times we would walk round with them but not hold their hand, instead we would praise them (wow look how far you have come nearly there well done). Within a few weeks they were all able to go round the activity on their own. Some of the older children are allowed to climb the trees at the setting, if one of the younger children wanted to climb a tree and I felt that it was not suitable for their age and stage of development, I would suggest a different activity for them to do.Understanding the stage of development a child is at and their individual needs can help us to provide the right amount of risk in activities, for example children under the age of 8 cannot safely judge the speed or distance of a car on the road, so a child under the age of 8 should never be allowed to cross the road alone. Children are usually very good at deciding what is safe or not. Using large play equipment is a good example of how childr en assess and manage risk. Without adult or another childs interference most children will not stretch themselves beyond their capabilities. 4. Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents emergencies & unwellness in work setting & off site visits. 4. 1Explain the policies & procedures of the setting or service in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies & illness. 4. 2Identify the correct procedures for recording & reporting accidents, incidents, injuries, signs of illness & other emergenciesDuring our induction we go through the procedures to ensure that if an accident, incident, emergency or illness occurs we will know what to do and are able to carry out the required actions calmly and confidently. They are keep in a file that is easily accessible for careers to look at if requested, and so that we may refer to them if needed. Accident/First Aid We have a qualified first aider in the setting or on an outing at any one time. It is our settings policy that all st aff has a valid first aid qualification, so training in first aid is offered to all staff members. If a child has an accident at the setting and requires first aid then the relevant qualified person will use the settings first aid kit, which is easily accessible and regularly checked.When an accident occurs we fill out or accident word of honor which details where, when, how and what treatment was administered. The parents/carer is then informed and asked to sign it at the end of the session. If the injury is more severe and requires further medical attention then the parent/carer is hinted and informed or following signed react on the settings registration form the child can be taken to the nearest Accident and Emergency unit. We have a duty to inform Ofsted and the Health and Safety Executive of any injury that requires treatment by a medical professional or in the event of the death. Our manager reviews the accident book at the end of each term. This allows us to identify any potential or actual hazards. MedicationBefore any medical specialty can be given parents/carer have to complete and sign a consent form. The form states the childs name the name of the medication the dose & frequency how the medication should be given (before food/with food). All medication is stored appropriately in the kitchen out of the reach of the children in the setting. For the safety of the staff and children, all medication that is given to children is witnessed and checked by another member of staff. Incidents When an incident occurs at the setting we record it in our Incident book, which is kept in the filing cabinet. An incident could be a break in or theft, vandalism, dangerous occurrence, injury or fatality.In the incident book we record the date and time of the incident, nature of the event, who was affected, what was done about it or if it was reported to the police, and if so a crime number. Any follow up, or insurance claim made, should also be recorded. We compl y with current HSE Regulations and report to the Health and Safety executive. Emergencies These procedures state what to do in the event of a fire and/or evacuation. Our manager is responsible for the procedures ensuring they are up-to-date and in place. We carry out regular fire drills so that the children and staff know what to expect and also to identify any issues with our procedure. The dates and time taken to carry out fire drills are recorded. Sickness and illnessThe settings policy for the exclusion of sick or infectious children is given to parents/carer in the settings information pack these include the period of time we require a child to stay home following a bout of sickness or diarrhoea or other infectious illness such a chicken pox. When infectious illness is discovered, such as head lice, letters are given out to notify parents. If a child, following consultation with a qualified medical professional has an infectious disease, which is on the notifiable diseases list , then Ofsted are informed. If a child becomes ill whilst at the setting the parent/carer are called, if they are not available we have a list of authorised emergency clutchs in the childs file we can call to collect the child, until such time the child is cared for in an appropriate area of the setting.If a child becomes unwell and is a cause for serious concern then an ambulance would be called. We have procedures and specific cleaning kit for use on spilled bodily fluids. Recognising illness difficulty breathing high temperature/fever blue devil around the lips cold extremities pale or clammy skin floppy, unresponsive or unconscious Situations to be familiar with Bites and stings bleeding burns and scalds choking electric shock extreme effects of heat and cold eye injuries poisoning suspected fractures meningitis anaphylactic shock febrile convulsions (www. nhs. co. uk) foreign bodies caring for the unconscious person.All children have an emergency contact numb er in their files, it may not be the childs parents, because of work commitments may make it difficult for them to be contacted, it may be the grandparents or auntie that is the emergency contact instead. The manager or key worker will get in touch with the emergency contact as soon as possible and inform the relevant person of the incident, and where the child has been taken if the accident was serious. The key worker or someone the child knows well will go to the hospital with them until there parents or other careers arrive, this will help reassure the child and be a point of contact when the parents arrive.