CYP Core 3
CYP Core 3.4
Support children and young peoples health and safety
Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services
1.1 There are many factors that have to be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. It is essential to start the planning thinking about the childs needs. The age and development of their children must also be taken into account. If babies are being looked after they will need to be cared for in a a warmer room than 5year olds. Babies would need nappy changing facilities and some cots. Outdoor areas would need to be planned to suit an older child’s needs with regards to If children have a disability or a sensory impairment they should still be able to have full access to the available activites. This may mean sometimes that the layout of the environment or the equipment may need adapting to suit the childs needs. The needs of Parents/carers should also be recognised. If there is an illness going around the setting which may affect a family member of the child there should be a notice put up to inform everybody of this. If there is a case of headlice a letter should be sent out so parents/carers can maintain their family’s health. There are not many settings that are purpose built for childcare, there are many playgroups and crèche services that share their premises with other organisations. Planning should take into account the way in which the setting should function as a safe, healthy environment for children and young people. When planning the main thing to plan for is children and young peoples health and safety. Practitioners who work with children have a duty of care towards them. Within a setting all people have a responsibility for the health and safety of children and young people. So all staff members know to whom report and be accountable for a ‘line of responsibilty’ should be made clear to everybody within the
Support children and young peoples health and safety
Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services
1.1 There are many factors that have to be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. It is essential to start the planning thinking about the childs needs. The age and development of their children must also be taken into account. If babies are being looked after they will need to be cared for in a a warmer room than 5year olds. Babies would need nappy changing facilities and some cots. Outdoor areas would need to be planned to suit an older child’s needs with regards to If children have a disability or a sensory impairment they should still be able to have full access to the available activites. This may mean sometimes that the layout of the environment or the equipment may need adapting to suit the childs needs. The needs of Parents/carers should also be recognised. If there is an illness going around the setting which may affect a family member of the child there should be a notice put up to inform everybody of this. If there is a case of headlice a letter should be sent out so parents/carers can maintain their family’s health. There are not many settings that are purpose built for childcare, there are many playgroups and crèche services that share their premises with other organisations. Planning should take into account the way in which the setting should function as a safe, healthy environment for children and young people. When planning the main thing to plan for is children and young peoples health and safety. Practitioners who work with children have a duty of care towards them. Within a setting all people have a responsibility for the health and safety of children and young people. So all staff members know to whom report and be accountable for a ‘line of responsibilty’ should be made clear to everybody within the