STL3C2: Support health and safety in a learning environment

1. Understand how to plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety

• 1.1 Identify legislation in relation to health and safety in a learning environment
• 1.2 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments
• 1.3 Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the learning environment

2. Understand how to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits

• 2.1 Give examples of potential risks and hazards in a learning environment

3. Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves

• 3.1 Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management
• 3.2 Explain the dilemma between the rights and choices of children and young people, and health and safety requirements
• 3.3 Give examples of ways to support children and young people to assess and manage risk in a learning environment

4. Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment and during off-site visits

• 4.1 Explain the policies and procedures of the learning environment in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness
• 4.2 Explain the correct procedures for recording and reporting accidents, incidents, injuries, signs of illness and other emergencies

5. Understand own role in assisting in the administration of medication

• 5.1 Outline the organisational policies and procedures for the management of the administration of medication
• 5.2 Describe own responsibilities and accountabilities in relation to the administration of medication