Safeguarding: Symptoms and Young People Task
Unit TDA 2.2 Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
Task 2 Booklet
LO 2, 2.1
Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses.
Illnesses
Signs and Symptoms
Common Cold.
Headaches Sore throat Blocked nose Runny nose Temperature Weakness Cough Sneezing Lack of appetite
Dysentery / sickness. Diarrhoea Vomiting Dehydrated Loss of appetite Weakness Stomach ache
Chicken-Pox.
Blister like rash Itchy Temperature
Mumps.
Swollen jaw Pain when swallowing Temperature
Measles.
Spots red/brown Cough Runny nose Spots in mouth Temperature
Rubella /
German Measles.
Rash pink/red Temperature Headache Sore throat Runny nose
Pertussis / Whooping cough.
Cold Blocked nose Cough with whoop sound Sickness / vomiting
Impetigo.
Red sores around the mouth and nose, turning to a yellow / brown crust.
LO 2, 2.2
Describe the actions to take when children and young people are ill or injured.
The first person who comes across the injured child/young person should start dealing with the situation immediately. Then if needed the First Aider should be contacted. If the injury is an emergency you should remain calm and call 999 and if needed the area should be made safe. If the injury is to the face/head or if it is a more serious injury parent/carer should be informed. For minor injuries the child/young person would not need to be sent home. The accident/injury should be recorded in an accident/incident book. It should then be signed and counter signed by a witness. The parent/carer should also sign the recording.
If a child/young person shows signs of illness during school time the school should inform the parent/carer enabling them to collect the child/young person as soon as possible. The child/young person
Task 2 Booklet
LO 2, 2.1
Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses.
Illnesses
Signs and Symptoms
Common Cold.
Headaches Sore throat Blocked nose Runny nose Temperature Weakness Cough Sneezing Lack of appetite
Dysentery / sickness. Diarrhoea Vomiting Dehydrated Loss of appetite Weakness Stomach ache
Chicken-Pox.
Blister like rash Itchy Temperature
Mumps.
Swollen jaw Pain when swallowing Temperature
Measles.
Spots red/brown Cough Runny nose Spots in mouth Temperature
Rubella /
German Measles.
Rash pink/red Temperature Headache Sore throat Runny nose
Pertussis / Whooping cough.
Cold Blocked nose Cough with whoop sound Sickness / vomiting
Impetigo.
Red sores around the mouth and nose, turning to a yellow / brown crust.
LO 2, 2.2
Describe the actions to take when children and young people are ill or injured.
The first person who comes across the injured child/young person should start dealing with the situation immediately. Then if needed the First Aider should be contacted. If the injury is an emergency you should remain calm and call 999 and if needed the area should be made safe. If the injury is to the face/head or if it is a more serious injury parent/carer should be informed. For minor injuries the child/young person would not need to be sent home. The accident/injury should be recorded in an accident/incident book. It should then be signed and counter signed by a witness. The parent/carer should also sign the recording.
If a child/young person shows signs of illness during school time the school should inform the parent/carer enabling them to collect the child/young person as soon as possible. The child/young person