make it a priority to keep children safe while they are in my care. The premises have been passed meeting the national standards for childminding outlined by Ofsted. It is regularly reviewed‚ updated and practiced safely. As a registered childminder‚ I am legally required to have a valid first-aid certificate. I can administer basic first-aid treatment‚ and my first-aid box is clearly labeled and easily accessible. It is stored on a shelf in my main room. Parent contact numbers are with the
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Other legislation relating to health and safety in social care are as follows The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992‚ which supports the health and safety act. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (known as COSHH) which ensures safe storage and usage of any substances that could harm other workers or service users. The Manual Handling Regulations of 1992‚ which sets out methods and requirements to be met when manually handling objects‚ as well as people. The
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employer if they identify hazardous handling activities -take care to ensure that their activities do not put others at risk Employers must take steps to reduce the risk happening. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002(COSHH) COSHH packaging has any of the hazard symbols then it is classed as a hazardous substance. All hazardous substances supplied for sale must carry the Hazard Warning Symbol appropriate to the substance. They are generally the orange and black symbols
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need to comply with to ensure that they deliver the best possible care to their service users‚ including: • Health and safety at work act 1974 • Management of health and safety at work (amended 1999) • Control of substances Hazardous to health - COSHH regulations - RIDDOR 1995 • The public Health (control of diseases ) Act 1988 • The Food Hygiene Regulations 2006 • The Environment Protection ( Duty of Care ) Regulations 1991 • Health Protection Agency Act2004 • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
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hazardous substances at work puts other peoples health at risk‚ so law requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. They have to protect both employees and others who may be exposed by complying with COSSH. (COSHH 2002). When removing the bag‚ my mentor asked that i remove it slowly with care to avoid any tears to the skin. As Mrs X already has underlying problems with her sensitive skin‚ we made sure we used wet wipes with no products which could irritate
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experience e.g. bereavement Transitions experienced by most and only some children and young people may experience are : Nursery to school Primary to Senior school New Curriculum – P.E./swimming‚ science Sleepover Parental home to nursery/playgroup/childminder School holidays/ trips away & overseas Greater independence Uniform Younger siblings joining school Siblings leaving school New family additions – children‚ step-parent or similar Teacher changes/substitutes Parental change of partner Family breakdowns
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BUT now reproduction does not need a couple living together in marriage‚ couples may choose to adopt‚ cohabit have surrogate parents and IVF. Primary socialisation: parents teach norms and values BUT young children go to nurseries nannies and childminders where they are also taught basic norms and values. Emotional support: stable family life gives us support keeping us happy BUT now people get professional help from doctors‚ counsellors etc Economic support: help financially within the family
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any other children will have additional numbers. Child 1 has been with a childminder from 8 months old while the childminder was on maternity leave she attend another setting every morning while her mum worked the transition from mum solo care to childminder went well. Attending the other setting child 1 was very distressed mum had informed the setting she did not like the idea of ‘nursery’. Child 1 is back with childminder every day and was attending our setting 5 mornings a week. Key Elements
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Unit 6 SCHOOLS AS ORGANISATIONS EARLY YEARS Registered childminders Registered childminders look after one or more children in a domestic setting usually their own home for payment. They can look after babies from 6 weeks old to 7 year olds. There are strict ratios that have to be adhered to‚ so that the childminder can give the best care possible to the children. The childminders are inspected by Ofsted in England and Estyn - CSSIW (care and social services inspectorate in Wales) in Wales
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Leya Whelan Outcome 1 Assessment Criteria 1 Legislation * The Children’s Act 1989 The heart of the Children Act is a belief that the best place for children to be looked after is within their own home and ensuring the welfare of the childrens upbringing is paramount. The Act is built on the notion of parental responsibility. This is duties‚ rights‚ powers and responsibilities of a parent in respect of their child. The aim of the Children Act is to offer safeguard to children
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