The learner can:
1. Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services.
There are many factors to consider when planning a healthy and safe indoor or outdoor activity.
Such as:
How old is the child
What abilities has the child, do they have any special needs
The function and purpose of the service to the child
The duty of care to the child
The desire outcomes for the child
Specific risks to individuals, such as pregnancy, sensory impairments
Lines of responsibility and accountability
It is important when an activity is planned that you choose the best environment for it to take place.
E.G. if I planning a bike riding activity:
The appropriate place for this to take place would be outside, not indoors due to lack of space etc.
I would also need to be aware of weather because it is an outdoor activity and rain or fine, hot or cold need different considerations and equipment sometimes resulting in the activity being changed or alternative given.
I would consider the age and abilities of the child and male sure the correct bike was chosen checking it was in good safe working order.
I would check that the area that was going to be ridden on was and even surface suitable for bike riding and free from obstacles including passing cars and vehicles that might interfere with a safe ride.
I would check the child understood that they could only ride in agreed area where i can observe them at all times.
I would ensure that there was constant supervision of the child throughout the activity, making sure enough staff were available to meet these needs.
That the child has the correct safety equipment (gloves, helmet etc...)
I would evaluate and consider every risk and avoid them as far a possible but be aware that it is not always possible to control certain risk.
2. Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained and how people