Teaching Assistant Compliance Report
There are a number of factors the teaching assistant should consider when setting up ICT, under the direction of the teacher and their plans. Five of them are looked at below.
Noise - All electrical equipment gives off noise when plugged to a source. Software, either educational or games, usually has some sound. If the task set for the children involves working in groups then this will also have a noise associated to it. It should be possible, where necessary, for the children to use headphones. This will reduce the noise they are hearing, increase their concentration and reduce the distraction to them. The teaching assistant will be able to monitor which child has a requirement for these.
Heat and light - Heat is given off by most ICT equipment. …show more content…
This will reduce the light and glare to the screens in use.
Personal safety - Children should not be allowed to use larger equipment including changing toner and ink, particularly those with fast moving parts. Hair, jewellery or clothing could be trapped.
These larger items, e.g. A photocopier, needs to be kept in a well-ventilated area. The repair of faults should be undertaken by the appropriate person.
Electrical safety - Only a qualified person can carry out electrical work or repairs. All electrical equipment must be maintained regularly (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). The location of electrical equipment is dependent on a number of factors including the length of the cables, sockets, aerials and power. The location must not increase the risk of danger to the users or the equipment.
Each should have a system that allows regular checks, the teaching assistant could do a visual check of plugs, leads and any other electrical equipment within the class room setting. A power cable must not trail but be secured and covered. The teaching assistant could check that there is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher available as one of these needs to be near any ICT
Noise - All electrical equipment gives off noise when plugged to a source. Software, either educational or games, usually has some sound. If the task set for the children involves working in groups then this will also have a noise associated to it. It should be possible, where necessary, for the children to use headphones. This will reduce the noise they are hearing, increase their concentration and reduce the distraction to them. The teaching assistant will be able to monitor which child has a requirement for these.
Heat and light - Heat is given off by most ICT equipment. …show more content…
This will reduce the light and glare to the screens in use.
Personal safety - Children should not be allowed to use larger equipment including changing toner and ink, particularly those with fast moving parts. Hair, jewellery or clothing could be trapped.
These larger items, e.g. A photocopier, needs to be kept in a well-ventilated area. The repair of faults should be undertaken by the appropriate person.
Electrical safety - Only a qualified person can carry out electrical work or repairs. All electrical equipment must be maintained regularly (Electricity at Work Regulations 1989). The location of electrical equipment is dependent on a number of factors including the length of the cables, sockets, aerials and power. The location must not increase the risk of danger to the users or the equipment.
Each should have a system that allows regular checks, the teaching assistant could do a visual check of plugs, leads and any other electrical equipment within the class room setting. A power cable must not trail but be secured and covered. The teaching assistant could check that there is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher available as one of these needs to be near any ICT