Unit 208 – Supporting Children and Young People’s Health and Safety
Unit 208 – Supporting children and young people’s health and safety
1.1 Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures implemented in the setting
With reference to appended evidence C (Health and Safety Policy), the document clearly our School’s stance on health and safety.
The school is “committed to doing all that we can to ensure that the children in our care are healthy, safe and enjoy emotional well-being. We also have a fundamental duty of care to the adults who work in and visit our school”.
There are a number of key elements to the policy which ensure pupils and staff are kept safe and are healthy:
* Curriculum – to make children aware of being healthy and safe in all aspects of life in and out of the school environment * School uniform – a designated uniform to help identify children that attend our school, being easily identifiable helps to keep them safe when out on trips etc * We have a safeguarding policy (appended evidence D) to ensure the safety and well-being of all children * School security – pass codes and locks on our doors, visitor badge system * Risk assessments – regularly conducted in each classroom/learning space along with assessments conducted prior to any offsite trip * Fire and emergency procedures – posters in each classroom detailing what to do in the event of a fire and/or emergency, regular practice fire evacuations, regular first aid training of staff * E-safety policy – to protect children when learning through the internet
1.2 Describe how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the setting
The schools governing body has a named governor responsible for health and safety. The governing body in consultation with professional advisors, carry out regular risk assessments and safety surveys.
The Health and Safety is reviewed annually, or at any time on request by the governing body.
Staff and children are encouraged to report any concerns
1.1 Describe how current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures implemented in the setting
With reference to appended evidence C (Health and Safety Policy), the document clearly our School’s stance on health and safety.
The school is “committed to doing all that we can to ensure that the children in our care are healthy, safe and enjoy emotional well-being. We also have a fundamental duty of care to the adults who work in and visit our school”.
There are a number of key elements to the policy which ensure pupils and staff are kept safe and are healthy:
* Curriculum – to make children aware of being healthy and safe in all aspects of life in and out of the school environment * School uniform – a designated uniform to help identify children that attend our school, being easily identifiable helps to keep them safe when out on trips etc * We have a safeguarding policy (appended evidence D) to ensure the safety and well-being of all children * School security – pass codes and locks on our doors, visitor badge system * Risk assessments – regularly conducted in each classroom/learning space along with assessments conducted prior to any offsite trip * Fire and emergency procedures – posters in each classroom detailing what to do in the event of a fire and/or emergency, regular practice fire evacuations, regular first aid training of staff * E-safety policy – to protect children when learning through the internet
1.2 Describe how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the setting
The schools governing body has a named governor responsible for health and safety. The governing body in consultation with professional advisors, carry out regular risk assessments and safety surveys.
The Health and Safety is reviewed annually, or at any time on request by the governing body.
Staff and children are encouraged to report any concerns