EYE L3 WF 6 Health, wellbeing and safety

1. Understand legal requirements and statutory guidance, as well as other nonstatutory guidance on health and safety

• 1.1 Summarise legal requirements and statutory guidance, as well as other non-statutory guidance on health and safety, to include control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) and reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR)

2. Understand it is important to ensure equipment, furniture and materials are used safely and the dangers of not doing so

• 2.1 Give reasons for ensuring equipment, furniture and materials are used safely and the dangers of not doing so

3. Understand the role of policy and procedure in maintaining the health, wellbeing and safety of babies and children

• 3.1 Describe policy and procedure in relation to health and safety in an early years setting to include: • risks and risk management • security • confidentiality of information • personal hygiene, including oral health • meals and snacks • accidents and emergencies • illness • routine safety checks • fire drills

4. Understand that it is important to

• 4.1 Describe action to take to prevent and control infection in an early years setting prevent and control infection

5. Understand the signs and symptoms of a child who is unwell or injured

• 5.1 Identify signs and symptoms of ill health in babies and children
• 5.2 Describe signs, symptoms and treatments of common childhood illnesses and allergies in children
• 5.3 Identify signs of urgent dental attention in children
• 5.4 Identify minor injury in babies and children
• 5.5 Identify serious injury requiring urgent medical attention in babies and children

6. Understand that it is important for babies and children to have a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet

• 6.1 Identify nutritional guidelines for babies and children from birth to five years
• 6.2 Describe the different stages of weaning in babies
• 6.3 Describe steps to take to maintain good oral health in babies and children
• 6.4 Explain how the early years educator keeps knowledge of food allergies and anaphylaxis up to date
• 6.5 Explain how the early years educator keeps children safe during mealtimes, to include recognising the signs of choking and action to take
• 6.6 Explain the need to prepare food that is suitable for the age, personal need and development of babies and children, referring to the most up-to date guidance

7. Understand that it is important for babies and children to be physically active

• 7.1 Explain benefits of physical activity for babies’ and children’s holistic health and wellbeing

8. Understand the importance of risk versus benefit

• 8.1 Explain principles of risk assessment and management, and how to balance risks and benefits of activities for children

9. Be able to use equipment, furniture and materials safely following the manufacturer’s instructions and setting’s

• 9.1 Assist others in the safe use of equipment, furniture and materials, following the manufacturer’s instructions and setting’s
  requirements (can be achieved through simulation, as appropriate)
• 9.2 Discuss sleep safety and precautions to take to keep babies and children safe