Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe environments indoors and outdoors - Silkysteps early years forum

Ruthierhyme · #2 06-28-2017, 05:30 PM

Hi, there are a few threads on the forum for this.

https://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13506

https://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18094

1.1. The factors include • 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
• The duty of care
• Desired outcomes for the children and young people (EYFS if working in England)
• Lines of responsibility and accountability

Source:CYP 3.4 Health & Safety unit cwdc

Page 136 of this level 3 handbook then looks at those factors a little closer. Consider how each of them applies to your setting.

Best wishes