Before any session or activity, it is important to make sure that the space is clear of any hazards, ensuring the children will work in a safe environment. Always be aware of who is responsible for checking the learning environment for possible risks.
Generally children will be working within a classroom, and although the space is used daily there will always be potential hazards to look out for and this should not be taken for granted.
Firstly the work area should be spacious enough for children to sit in small groups and move from one space to the other without a problem. The area should have adequate lighting for both children and staff to work without irritation. Certain light sources can bring on headaches or discomfort. As well as taking vision into consideration, it is also necessary to think about the audio. …show more content…
The health and safety officer will be the main individual responsible for official risk assessments, it is vital that all staff are aware of who this person or team is. Within the school our relevant person is currently our head teacher aided by our caretaker. The teachers and senior team are responsible for undertaking the health and safety risk assessments, which are then filed. If any of the circumstances surrounding a situation change the risk assessment has to be repeated with these alterations in mind. Every term our school governors will do a health and safety walk around where, as well as seeing the area with †̃fresh eyesâ€TM then reporting back to the head teacher, they will also review the completed risk assessments.
Question: Question 3a
Answer: As well as supporting the curriculum and childrenâ€TMs social development, it is also important that we contribute to helping children and young people how to assess and manage risk. All
Generally children will be working within a classroom, and although the space is used daily there will always be potential hazards to look out for and this should not be taken for granted.
Firstly the work area should be spacious enough for children to sit in small groups and move from one space to the other without a problem. The area should have adequate lighting for both children and staff to work without irritation. Certain light sources can bring on headaches or discomfort. As well as taking vision into consideration, it is also necessary to think about the audio. …show more content…
The health and safety officer will be the main individual responsible for official risk assessments, it is vital that all staff are aware of who this person or team is. Within the school our relevant person is currently our head teacher aided by our caretaker. The teachers and senior team are responsible for undertaking the health and safety risk assessments, which are then filed. If any of the circumstances surrounding a situation change the risk assessment has to be repeated with these alterations in mind. Every term our school governors will do a health and safety walk around where, as well as seeing the area with †̃fresh eyesâ€TM then reporting back to the head teacher, they will also review the completed risk assessments.
Question: Question 3a
Answer: As well as supporting the curriculum and childrenâ€TMs social development, it is also important that we contribute to helping children and young people how to assess and manage risk. All