Cyp 3.4: Support Children and Young People’s Health and Safety

CYP 3. 4: support children and young people’s health and safety Task 1 1. 1 When planning health and safety indoor and outdoor environmental services we must take into account †¢The individual needs abilities and ages of the children and young people. †¢Certain risk factors †¢Mobility ,sensory ,medical needs †¢The needs of carers and extended family †¢The environment and the services that are available The duty of care to always have the child’s safety and welfare in mind. †¢The desired outcome clear aims and objectives based around the EYFS framework. Lines of responsibilities everyone has responsibility for the health and safety of the children and young people each member of staff need clear reporting responsibilities. 1. 2 Health and safety is monitored within the setting by †¢Daily risk assessments †¢Comprehensive policies which may include †¢Lost child, behaviour ,house rules, safeguarding children and young people, fir e safety, emergency cover for medical needs, medical and medicine permission, †¢Accident/incident record book. †¢Indoor play area. Quiet area toys and equipment Outdoor area toys and equipment checked grass areas checked for animal mess or litter. †¢Outing risk assessments in place for planned trips. †¢Each risk assessment is reviewed 6/12 to meet the needs of growing children and young people. †¢Visitors book checked daily †¢Smoke alarms checked weekly and recorded †¢Fire escape plan in place and fire drill practised each term †¢All windows ,doors locks are secure to stop children leaving the building †¢Policy’s are up to date and signed by parents. †¢My daily risk assessment †¢Risk Assessment †¢Daily checks RoomRisksActions All Rooms Electric sockets coveredShock, burns deathCover all sockets House PlantsPoison allergy rash No plants in play area Windows and low level glassCuts falls Cover with safety glass Cords on blinds and curtainsStrangulation deathTie up or remove Trailing wire and cablesTrips falls head injuryAll wires secure FlooringTrips falls head injuryAll falling secure on rugs Heating/VentilationOver/under heatingRegulate with thermometer Other Entrance/Hall/landing Front door-lockable and keys availableChildren could escape onto busy road of lock carer out of settingSafety lock at high level Keys at high level Stairs and banistersTrips ,falls Stairs kept clutter free safety gates in place ShoesGerms, dirt, harm to younger children if stood on. Shoes removed and put away after outdoor visits Meter cupboardShock burnsLocked away Smoke AlarmSmoke inhalation burns deathAlarms checked weekly Other Reception Room/Lounge/Dinning Room Table ClothsSpills burns suffocationNo table cloths AlcoholPoison ,sickness Alcohol looked away Hot drinksBurns scalds No hot drinks in play area Fires and heatersBurns scalds over heatingRegulated with thermometer Toys and resourcesCuts falls harmChecked daily for wear and tear. Remove or replace Harness on highchairFalls strangulation Monitor child and strap in securely Other Kitchen Knives and sharp implementsCuts harm to self or othersLocked away CookerBurns scaldsKitchen gate Dangerous substancesPoison burnsLocked away Hot surfaces and cooking utensilsBurns scaldsGate on kitchen Electrical appliances Shock, burns deathAt secure level on trailing leads KettleShock burns scaldsAt secure level on trailing leads Washing machineDrowning electric shockSwitched off at plug DishwasherDrowning electric shockSwitched off at plug Fire BlanketSuffocation At safe level Fridge (food correctly stored, in date etc)Food poison e coli Fridge temp checked and recorded Pets (food bowls) Litter trayPoison sicknessKept away from play area Other Bathroom/toilet MedicinesPoison In safe cupboard First Aid BoxMisuse cuts poison from creamsIn safe cupboard Toilet BrushPoison upset stomach In locked cupboard Temperature of waterBurns scaldsRegulate temperature Cleaning materialsPoison burns scaldsIn locked cupboard Locks on doorsChild could lock themselves in and put them self at risk of harm. All at high level Other Bedrooms Safe bedding/cotsStrangulation suffocation deathSecure all ties cellular blankets Windows (upstairs restrictors)Falls broken bones deathSecure locks in place Other Garden Gates and fencesEscape ,cuts fallsSecure all gates /fences surfacesSlips falls Clean/clear all areas daily Play equipmentFalls, broken bones. Check for wear and tear . remove or replace Water (ponds, drains and butts)Drowning deathCover all water features securely Paddling poolsDrowning death Never leave un attended Sand pitsPoison animal messCheck daily and replace each term Out buildings (sheds)Poison harm from tools equipment Keep locked at all time Tools, equipmentElectric shock ,cuts burns scaldsKeep locked away at all times Washing linesStrangulationRemove or cover PlantsPoison falls on sticksCheck for safe plants and no bamboo sticks. Animal faecesPoison blindnessClean up immediately Other 1. 3 †¢The sources I use are Ofsted standards ,EYFS, NCMA and my CDO †¢The main source I work within the EYFS which states The EYFS Welfare Requirements The General Welfare Requirements Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare The provider must take necessary steps to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The provider must promote the good health of the children, take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection, and take appropriate action when they are ill. Children’s behaviour must be managed effectively and in a manner appropriate for their stage of development and particular individual needs. Suitable people Providers must ensure that adults looking after children, or having unsupervised access to them, are suitable to do so. Adults looking after children must have appropriate qualifications, training, skills and knowledge. Staffing arrangements must be organised to ensure safety and to meet the needs of the children. Suitable premises, environment and equipment Outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys must be safe and suitable for their purpose. Organisation Providers must plan and organise their systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs. Documentation Providers must maintain records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the settings and to meet the needs of the children 1. †¢I have policies in place which cover †¢Safeguarding policies and procedure for reporting †¢Suitable person all adults have a current CRB †¢Suitable premises comprehensive risk assessments are done and recorded daily †¢Car travel, lost child, notify able diseases, large play equipment and garden policy, behaviour and physical intervention. Ac cident and incident policy and record book, medical record, permission policy and emergency plan /childcare. Plus many more to meet each child’s age and abilities to safeguard myself and the child, parent/carers. †¢Task 3 †¢ 3. 1 It is important to take a balanced approach to risk management to reduce the risk of injury or harm to the individual child †¢The activity should be set up to meet each child s individual needs and be within their individual capabilities †¢The activity should be aimed to enhance learning and but still must be within a safe environment †¢A comprehensive risk assessment should include the individual child s needs and abilities, challenging to the child s development but without excessive risk that may harm themselves of personal †¢Children and young people do not always have the skills to make judgement on safe choices and as carers it is our responsibility to identify any hazards and make the judgement on when it is safe for the child to undertake an activity or make a personal choice. Children and young people need the freedom to explore an activity in a well controlled setting. For example a baby may continue to pull themselves up against a table or cupboard if the table has corner edges cushioned and the area around the table is clutter free this reduces the risk of harm if the baby falls the baby will continue to keep trying without seeing the danger which is clear for adults the baby must e given the opportunity to explore the surrounding areas and do this without the risk of harm which can be eliminated if caution and care is taken. †¢3. 2 The dilemma between the rights of choices for young people and health and safety requirements †¢Children learn by try new and exciting experiences they may not have the skills t make judgement but children are good at judging and deciding when they feel safe to try or join in with activity. †¢Children need the freedom of choice but with reassu rance and firm boundaries of safety they become more confident. †¢Children need the freedom to explore and grow safely †¢Parents and cares need to take caution and reassure not control the situation so the child feels able to make a choice to explore a new activity. †¢3. 3 †¢I have a trampoline policy and agreement between myself and the children in my care each child signs and agrees with the boundaries we set. The rules are made on a health and safety basis. †¢Amount of children at one time. Rules concerning shoes and safe appropriate clothing no loose strings or baggy clothing. †¢The safety of the zip and catch locks surrounding the trampoline and the use of the ladder. †¢If the rules are broken ten the trampoline is out of use until the child re-reads and resigns the policy in place. †¢I also have a behaviour policy which the child and i write together including safety of equipment and around the house. †¢Task 4 †¢4. 1 †¢The accident, incident, emergencies and illness policies within my setting are Accident/Incident Policy The safety of your child is paramount and I will take every measure I can to protect your child from hurting itself. However sometimes accidents do happen and I have written the following procedure on how I will deal with such a situation: †¢I will comfort the child and reassure them †¢I will assess the extent of their injuries and if necessary call for medical support/ambulance †¢I will carry out any first aid procedures that are necessary and that I have been trained to do †¢Once the child is more settled I will contact you as soon as possible to inform you of the accident and if necessary to ask you to return to care for your child/ meet me at the hospital After every accident, however minor I will: †¢complete a report in my accident book †¢ask you to sign the report and then provide you with a copy If the incident requires any medical treatment then I will: Inform Ofsted (under Standard 14. 3 Children Act regulation, inform Ofsted about any significant events) †¢Inform my Insurance Company †¢Contact the NCMA/ BARKING AND DAGENHAM Early Years for additiona l advice/support It is important that you keep me informed regarding your child’s condition following an accident and if you have sought medical advice. Medical Procedures Policy I have received specific training to carry out the following medical procedures: List paediatric /adult first aid I was required to obtain a level of competence in each of these procedures and regular checks will be carried out by specialist staff to ensure these levels are maintained. My Insurance Policy with NCMA/ covers me to carry out these procedures. The welfare of your child is paramount therefore if I am at all unsure about the procedure, or concerned regarding the physical condition of your child whilst in my care I will contact either you the Parents, a member of their nursing team or the emergency services depending on the severity of the situation. I will document all procedures that I have carried out and ask that you sign this record. †¢I will require that you keep me informed as to the current health of your child and if there are any changes to their condition, treatment or medication †¢Permission to seek Emergency Medical Treatment. †¢ I/we authorise ______________________________to administer first aid assistance to my/our child named below as and when necessary, or in the event of an emergency to seek medical/hospital assistance in our absence as appropriate. I/we will provide her/him with up to date details of contact numbers. â⠂¬ ¢I/we understand that you will not be able to authorise any treatment and that I/we as the child’s next of kin will be contacted by the medics in the event of an emergency to give permission, or in a life threatening situation the medics will act in their professional capacity. †¢Name of child †¢ †¢Name of parent †¢Signature †¢Date Sick Child Policy I appreciate that as a working parent you need to be able to go to work, however if your child is unwell then they will be bettered cared for in their own home with a parent. I am happy to care for children with minor coughs and colds but will not care for children who are very unwell, infectious or running a high temperature. I have to go out each day to do school and pre-school runs and need to consider the welfare of all the children in my care. If you child has had diarrhoea or sickness in the last twenty-four hours please do not bring them, but call and let me know. If your child becomes ill whilst in my care, I will make them as comfortable as possible, isolate them from the other children if necessary and reassure them. I will contact you immediately and continue to care for your child until you arrive. I am happy to administer medication-please see my Administering medication policy. I will contact you if one of my own children is not well, inform you of the illness/symptoms and if I am able to work. This then allows you to make an informed decision as to whether to bring your child or not. If you have any concerns regarding this policy please contact me. Permission to Administer Non-prescription Medication I give permission to my Childminder (name)†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦ To administer the following non-prescription medication if my child needs it. (Delete as applicable) Calpol Junior Nurofen Junior Diprol Teething Gel I understand that I will need to have provided this medication in the bottle/packaging it was purchased and clearly labelled with my child’s name and instructions on dosages allowed. I expect my childminder to contact me prior to administering the medication, especially if my child has been in her care for less than 4 hours. I will advise my childminder, when dropping off my child, if I have already given my child any medication prior to arrival. I agree to sign for any medication given when I return to collect my child. Name of Child Name of Parent Signature of Parent Date 4. 2 Requirement for notifying Ofsted The law is slightly different for the Early Years Register and the Childcare Register. 3 If you are on the Early Years Register you must tell us about a child accident, Injury or death on the premises while the child is in your care. It does not require You to tell us if any other person has had such an incident, or if the incident happens Off the premises, or if it happens to a child not in your care, for example with their Parent after the end of any care period on their way out of the premises. 1 The Childcare (General Childcare Register) Regulations 20 08, www. legislation. gov. uk/uksi/2008/975/contents/made; The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, http://nationalstrategies. standards. dcsf. gov. uk/node/151379; Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2007, www. legislation. gov. uk/uksi/2007/1771/contents/made. 2 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995, www. egislation. gov. uk/uksi/1995/3163/contents/made. 3 The Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) Regulations 2007 and The Childcare Register (General Childcare Register) Regulations 2008. 4 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, page 26. The National Child minding Association I am registered as a member and i obtain my public liability from the NCMA The cover under the policy can be summarised as follows: †¢Legal liability for or arising out of: †¢Accidental injury (including death) of any person in the care of the Insured Childcarer (including costs and e xpenses incurred in defending any matter forming such claim). Accidental loss or damage caused to a third party or the property of the third party in the course of their childcare activities. †¢Nuisance or trespass. †¢Accidental injury caused by the incorrect application of first-aid treatment. †¢Administering medication/treatment (provided written parental permission has been obtained). †¢Children being left in the care of another adult during an emergency. †¢Damage to property including child minded children's property. Subject to an excess ? 50. 00 in respect of child minded children's property. (1) My CDO (childminding development officer) Social services through my safeguarding children police and procedure.