CYPOP task 5
Assessment task five
Legislation and policies
As a childminder I must ensure that my setting is safe and healthy. For this reason I will ensure that I am registered with the appropriate governing bodies and I adhere to the set guidelines. I will have up to date policies and review them on a regular basis. They will include procedures to deal with Accidents, Illness, allergies, and storage of and administration of medication. There are three key areas with regard to the safe care of children and they legal binding under ‘The Children Act 1989-2004’.
Environment
To provide a safe and secure environment ensuring that every effort has been made to prevent accidents and reduce risk.
Supervision
It is important to understand how to supervise children and take into consideration the different levels required dependent on age, ability, and type of activity taking place.
A child of 5 years old is cutting out some pictures in a magazine and I am sitting with them and helping them, I would be giving them constant supervision.
A child of 8 years old is in the park playing on the slide, I am close but not on the slide with them, I would be giving them close supervision.
One of my 11 year old after school children is doing their homework in the dinning room whilst I cook the tea. I am checking on him constantly and also talking to him from the kitchen, I would be giving him general supervision.
Equipment
Any equipment and toys will meet the safety standards and carry the appropriate symbol or logo. Examples are – The Kitemark, which indicates the item has been tested by the British Standards Institution. The CE mark meaning that a manufacturer has verified the item complies with all relevant and applicable legislation. The Lion Mark is used for toys and it indicates that the companies manufacturing the product are committed to the British Toy and Hobby Association who believe in making safe, and ethical toys. Daily checks on equipment will be
Legislation and policies
As a childminder I must ensure that my setting is safe and healthy. For this reason I will ensure that I am registered with the appropriate governing bodies and I adhere to the set guidelines. I will have up to date policies and review them on a regular basis. They will include procedures to deal with Accidents, Illness, allergies, and storage of and administration of medication. There are three key areas with regard to the safe care of children and they legal binding under ‘The Children Act 1989-2004’.
Environment
To provide a safe and secure environment ensuring that every effort has been made to prevent accidents and reduce risk.
Supervision
It is important to understand how to supervise children and take into consideration the different levels required dependent on age, ability, and type of activity taking place.
A child of 5 years old is cutting out some pictures in a magazine and I am sitting with them and helping them, I would be giving them constant supervision.
A child of 8 years old is in the park playing on the slide, I am close but not on the slide with them, I would be giving them close supervision.
One of my 11 year old after school children is doing their homework in the dinning room whilst I cook the tea. I am checking on him constantly and also talking to him from the kitchen, I would be giving him general supervision.
Equipment
Any equipment and toys will meet the safety standards and carry the appropriate symbol or logo. Examples are – The Kitemark, which indicates the item has been tested by the British Standards Institution. The CE mark meaning that a manufacturer has verified the item complies with all relevant and applicable legislation. The Lion Mark is used for toys and it indicates that the companies manufacturing the product are committed to the British Toy and Hobby Association who believe in making safe, and ethical toys. Daily checks on equipment will be