Contribute to children and young people's health and safety

Learning Outcomes

1. Know the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting.   

1.1. Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting.

1.2. Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the work setting.

1.3. Explain what risk assessment is and how this is managed in the work setting

3. Know what to do in the event of a non-medical incident or emergency   

3.1. Identify non-medical incidents and emergencies that may occur in the work setting.

3.2. Outline the actions to take in response to the following situations:

• Fires

• security incidents

• emergency incidents.

4. Know what to do in the event of a child or young person becoming ill or injured   

4.1. Identify the signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child or young person is injured or unwell.

4.2. Identify circumstances when children or young people may need urgent medical attention

4.3. Outline own role and responsibilities in the event of a child or young person requiring urgent medical attention.

7. Know the work setting’s procedures for receiving, storing and administering medicines.   

7.1. Identify the procedures of the work setting governing the receipt, storage and administration of medicines

7.2. Explain how the procedures of the work setting protect both children and young people and practitioners