Cu1521 Supporting Children & Young People’s Health & Safety
1.1 The factors, which we need to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services are:
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
The factors would be based on the age range and ability of the user and this would be taken into account when planning. Risk to toddlers would be different to older children and children with a disability would be different to a child without. If a new child entered this environment that was blind or in a wheelchair a risk assessment would be carried out to ensure they would be able to fully utilise this environment without risk of danger.
Lighting and Heating. There should be sufficient lighting for all users to be able to see what they are doing and to allow them to be able to move freely and safely around their environment. The room should be at the correct temperature (roughly low would be 16°C and high would be around 24°C) if a room becomes too hot staff and children could begin to feel sick and dizzy and loose concentration. Water coolers provided to ensure there is a supply of fresh water to help rehydrate users. Windows should be able to be opened.
Fire Exits and Hydrants. All fire doors must be clear of obstruction unlocked and accessible. Correct fire hydrants accessible and regularly checked.
Electrical Outlets. Plug sockets should have covers on them when not in use, all electrical components checked on a regular basis and certified. Any damaged or broken cables removed immediately.
Computers. If children are using the Internet they have to know how to be cyber safe and have an update signed permission form from parents.
OUTDOORS ENVIRONMENT
Again the factors would be based on the age range and ability of the user and this would be taken into account when planning.
If equipment is being used is it safe and fit for purpose, is it age related (e.g. when we played hockey outside we had to make sure the children had the correct size hockey sticks as they came in three different size S, M, L)
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
The factors would be based on the age range and ability of the user and this would be taken into account when planning. Risk to toddlers would be different to older children and children with a disability would be different to a child without. If a new child entered this environment that was blind or in a wheelchair a risk assessment would be carried out to ensure they would be able to fully utilise this environment without risk of danger.
Lighting and Heating. There should be sufficient lighting for all users to be able to see what they are doing and to allow them to be able to move freely and safely around their environment. The room should be at the correct temperature (roughly low would be 16°C and high would be around 24°C) if a room becomes too hot staff and children could begin to feel sick and dizzy and loose concentration. Water coolers provided to ensure there is a supply of fresh water to help rehydrate users. Windows should be able to be opened.
Fire Exits and Hydrants. All fire doors must be clear of obstruction unlocked and accessible. Correct fire hydrants accessible and regularly checked.
Electrical Outlets. Plug sockets should have covers on them when not in use, all electrical components checked on a regular basis and certified. Any damaged or broken cables removed immediately.
Computers. If children are using the Internet they have to know how to be cyber safe and have an update signed permission form from parents.
OUTDOORS ENVIRONMENT
Again the factors would be based on the age range and ability of the user and this would be taken into account when planning.
If equipment is being used is it safe and fit for purpose, is it age related (e.g. when we played hockey outside we had to make sure the children had the correct size hockey sticks as they came in three different size S, M, L)
Is