Project CYPCore3.4. Assessment task – CYP Core 34 Support children and young people’s health and safety
Providing a safe environment for children and young people requires knowledge of understanding of hazards and an ability to assess and manage risks. (This is the project in the laser)
You can action this Project or the Activities in the lessons but NOT both, words highlighted in bold you need to read the unit guidance and include this information in your answer please, if it is the project or the activity.
Task 1 links to …show more content…
learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4.
You are asked to provide a resource to inform staff in the setting about health and safety issues. You will need to provide:
CYPC34.1.1. a description of the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services
UNIT GUIDANCE. CYPCore.3.4.1.1. Factors e.g.: 1 the individual needs, age and abilities of the children and young people 2 specific risks to individuals such as pregnancy, sensory impairments 3 the needs of carers where relevant 4 the function and purpose of environments and services offered 5 the duty of care 6 desired outcomes for the children and young people 7 lines of responsibility and accountability.
CYPC34.1.2. an explanation of 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
CYPC34.1.3. an identification of sources of current guidance for planning healthy and safe environments and services
CYPC34.1.4.an explanation of how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures are implemented in own work setting or service.
UNIT GUIDANCE . CYPCore.3.4.2.1. Potential hazards e.g.: 1 physical 2 security 3 fire 4 food safety 5 personal safety. Other people including: 1 colleagues 2 visitors 3 families and carers.
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Task 2 links to learning outcome 3, assessment criteria 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.
Include in your resource:
CYPC34.3.1.
an explanation of why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management
UNIT GUIDANCE . CYPCore.3.4.3.1. Balanced approach to risk management: 1 taking into account child or young person’s age, needs and abilities 2 avoiding excessive risk taking 3 not being excessively risk averse 4 recognising the importance of risk and challenge to a child or young person’s development.
CYPC34.3.2. an explanation of the dilemma between the rights and choices of children and young people and health and safety requirements
CYPC34.3.3. give an example from own practice of supporting children or young people to assess and manage risk.
Task 3 links to learning outcome 4, assessment criteria 4.1 and 4.2.
Include in your resource:
CYPC34.4.1.an explanation of the policies and procedures of the setting or service in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness
UNIT GUIDANCE . CYPCore.3.4.4.1. Accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness e.g.: 1 accidents involving children, young people or adults 2 incidents – all types 3 emergencies such as fire, missing children or young people,
evacuation 4 recognising signs of illness such as fever, rashes or unconsciousness and taking appropriate action.
CYPC34.4.2. an identification of the correct procedures for recording and reporting accidents, incidents, injuries, signs of illness and other emergencies.