Area of Knowledge 1 The health & Safety Laws that apply to my working environment are: Health & Safety at work Act 1974 COSHH 2002 RIDDOR (reporting of injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences) If a hazardous substance such as bleach is not used appropriately and stored correctly it could become a risk to a YP if used inappropriately. This would come under COSHH Not reporting a serious injury a YP or member of staff sustains is breaking the law and regulations. An investigation would
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CYP Core 3.4 Support children and young peoples health and safety Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services 1.1 There are many factors that have to be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services. It is essential to start the planning thinking about the childs needs. The age and development of their children must also be taken into account. If babies are being looked after
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Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Unit 208 Support children and young people’s health and safety Written Questions 1.1 Give examples of how current health and safety legislation‚ policies and procedures are implemented in your school The Health & Safety Act 1974 – Under this act individuals in any organisation are required to ensure that they report any hazards‚ follow the schools safety policy‚ make sure their actions do not harm themselves or others
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5. The Notification of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1980 (NADOR)‚ replaced by the Reporting of Injuries‚ Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation 1995 (RIDDOR). 6. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 Act This is just to mention a few. In 1977/78‚ the Health and safety annual report stipulated that there are overriding concerns to stimulate awareness of the risks and encourage the joint participation of workers and management in efforts
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All children aged between 3 and 5 years old are entitled to 15 hours‚ 38 weeks a year of education. This can be in State school‚ private‚ voluntary or independent providers. The free entitlement provides universal access to early education‚ ensuring that all children can benefit from early yearsâ€TM education. If parents wish for extra hours‚ they must pay the remainder hours they need. Starting in September 2013‚ the government is starting to make provision for children from 2 years‚ for parents
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Authority (RQIA) Principles of the data protection act 1998 Aii) Equality and diversity Equality act 2010 Northern Ireland social care council code of practice (NISCC) Aiii) Health and safety Control of substances hazardous to health 2002 (COSHH) Reporting of injuries‚ diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 2013 Aiv) Personal development General social care council code of practice Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) Av) Safeguarding and protection Regulation
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Play is an essential part of every child’s life and is vital for the enjoyment of childhood and as well as social‚ emotional‚ intellectual and physical development. Having the time and space to play allows children the chance to keep them physically active and it gives them the freedom to make their own choices about what they want to do. Research shows that play has a range of benefits to the child‚ family‚ and the community‚ as well as improving healthy and quality of life. Play also helps the
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SHC 31: Promote Communication in Health‚ Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings [pic] Learning outcomes 1.1‚ 1.2 Introduction “Communication is an essential part of working with other adults and children in the early year sector.” (Tassoni P.‚ 2010) Communication is the process of understanding and sharing information where listening plays an important role. We communicate with others‚ not only verbally‚ but by how we act. It will include our appearance‚ gestures‚ posture
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financial planning for own home based service. Maximum number of children (excluding my own) at any one time 3 Hourly rate £5 Maximum hours per week 40 Maximum weekly income £576.92 - £27692 pa Expenses averaged as per the HMRC guide for tax for childminders 66% due to running costs – Electricity £1680 pa Water rates £792 pa Council tax £1920 pa Day to day expenses Food £2000 pa Petrol £2080 pa Housekeeping £960 Upkeep of equipment £960 Outings £1440 Overall maximum gross per week: £330.42‚
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Hazards in a nursery could be: • Plugs that are not covered‚ Wires i.e. from a computer‚ radio‚ etc… This is a hazard because if the wire is exposed the child could touch it and be electrocuted. • Cleaning products that are not locked away this links to COSHH because it states that all harmful should be locked away out of children’s reach. • Choking hazards are toys with small parts that a child could put in their mouth and also sharp objects • Un-sanitized equipment all objects in a nursery are to be sanitized
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