Hi, this is about the practice that happens in your setting.
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18094
The factors as given in the
CYP 3.4 unit are
- the individual needs, age and abilities of the children and young people
- specific risks to individuals such as pregnancy, sensory impairments
- the needs of carers where relevant
- the function and purpose of environments and services offered
- duty of care
- desired outcomes for the children and young people
- lines of responsibility and accountability
How do you all check and assess any risks eg. does the setting have steps & railings to get in & out? is there anyone responsible for maintaining the building? What if resources are broken or maybe the sandpit outside is left uncovered & is visited by neighbouring cats? -
toxocariasis,
toxoplasmosis
How would you ensure everyone knows about risks - during registration or morning assembly time, written notices/signs, speaking with people throughout the day, newsletters & updates shared with home? children's head counts during times of movement - everyone is coming in, everyone is going out, timed occasions where both inside & outside are in use.
How are risk alerts shared in your setting? and then, consider how would you share hazard information if you were in charge? would you do it the same way or change things?
Balancing the need for children to be kept safe and also the need to take risks is about keeping the environment safe with checks and assessments - tragic case of
Lydia Bishop & Sophie Redhead ,
Georgia Hollick and
Molly Cunliffe, staff deployment, everyone knowing what's happening that day and what their responsibilities are as well as observational - noticing what's happening, sharing concerns, always raising questions about policy & procedure. It is also about supporting children to recognise the risk that may harm them and how they can stay safe - encouraged to let others know about risky behaviour, dangerous toys, bumps trips & scrapes
A little of why it's important children have opportunities to take risks can be read in Play England's publication:
best play
Hth, best wishes with your visit