Task 5 2.1 Explain Key Components of a Healthy and Safe Home-Based Environment.

Close doors and windows and try to get the children out of the premises by normal routes.

One of the most important things that parents can do for their children is keep them safe. However, there are so many dangers that parents may not even be aware of. Many parents do all that they can to protect their child, and it is still not enough. Every big piece of furniture or television comes with a small bag of hardware. This is something that many people often end up tossing aside.

If an individual opens the door without knocking to make the staff in the room aware that someone is entering they can push the door into the children which can cause them to fall over. This could cause bruising or cuts to head, legs or arms depending how they fall. Also as the doors are not very heavy the children are capable of opening them themselves and leaving the room that they are in. If this is unnoticed by any of the staff the staff it puts the child in great danger if they leave the building or if they choose to hide in another area. Ways to resolve and minimise the risks of these hazards occurring again would be to replace the old doors with new fire doors which would be heavy enough so the children would be unable to open them. The doors would also have a thin strip of glass so the individuals can see inside before entering although they should knock and wait for response to. A finally idea to minimise this risk would be to fix finger guards to the hinges of every door so no one’s fingers can be caught in between.

Removing all fall hazards and install adequate lighting and safety devices in the house including the hallways and bathroom.

The first advice, I will tell her is to make sure that she knows all of the licensing regulations for your child care setting. The second advice, I will tell her to look around the house and make a list of the materials that she needs to make sure her daycare is in a safe environment. The third advice, I will tell her is to make sure that she has a safety checklist that she can follow to make sure everything is in the right place. The Fourth thing I will tell her is to install a camera inside and outside of daycare so she can keep a watch on some things. The Fourth advice, I will give her is to make sure that the toys and food are not choking hazard.

be able to recognise signs of neglect, abuse and those who may need additional support.

In order to be healthy and have a good future children need special skills that their caregivers must help them learn. Being self-aware, able to overcome stress, be in command of your feelings and have a belief system are tools the child will use throughout their lifetime, therefore, the teachers must be able to communicate effectively with each other and the parents. After all, instructors in childcare settings guide the children to make smart choices that keep everyone in a state of wellness and safety. In order to help the kids grow mentally and socially, the caregiver needs to have these skills as well and use creative methods. These methods will teach the minors kindness, how to make smart decisions, be positive about themselves and use nice and proper language with others

 Politely greet the intruder, identify yourself and ask the purpose of their visit. Having a member of staff close by to secure the door and for support if needed.

need to explain some safety rules to the kids. These rules will consist of the kids not

* Fire prevention/escape I am the health and safety office at my work place and ensure regular safety checks are carried out I check the smoke alarms every week we have a fire blanket situated in the kitchen and fire extinguishers. In my setting we carry out practice fire drills so the children in our care understand what to do in case of a fire we record the time/date of when the practice was carried out how long it took, whether there were

You should also take a look at the things around the outside of your home. For example, if you have a pool, a fence with a locked gate should be in place to keep your children safe.

and also put locks in the windows. We need to explain to the children what can possibly happen to

6. Lock all doors and windows, as well as drop off keys with Estate Agent or new

precautions you should take inside and outside your home. This can include how to secure the

Never leave alone: Never leave your child, especially toddler, alone in the bathroom, outdoors, or kitchen. Lock all windows to prevent the child from falling. Use safety gates at the stairways. Keep main entrance and