CL2A4: Accident prevention and fire safety when babysitting

1. Understand risk assessment and its role in supporting the babysitter

• 1.1. Define what is meant by a risk assessment
• 1.2. Explain the benefits of carrying out a risk assessment in a babysitting environment to: • the child/children • the babysitter

2. Know how to assess risks in a babysitting environment

• 2.1. Identify possible risks in a babysitting environment for the following: • fire • accident • injury

3. Understand the role of control measures in fire safety and accident preventions

• 3.1. Explain ways of preventing or minimising risk which could be put in place for each of the following: • fire • accident • injury
• 3.2. Explain how the control measure supports the safety of: • the child/children • the babysitter
• 3.3. Explain the actions which would need to be taken in the event of a fire or accident to prioritise the safety of the children