Self-Assessment

Unit 2.3: Legislation relating to health and safety of children

Health and safety legislations

1. Identify the main legislations that keep children healthy and safe from harm, injury and illness

2. Give 3 examples of hazards that might occur in a chilcare setting.

Policies and procedure

1. Describe the procedures for each of the following policies:

- Risk assessment in the setting
- fire safey
- food safety
- incidents and accidents
- reporting accidents and illness

2. Identify 3 other health and safety policies in your setting.

3. Describe the role of the early years practitioner (EYP) in relation to the policies and procedures.

Childhood illnesses

1. Identify 3 childhood illness and describe the signs and symptoms.

2. Describe the action you would take in the case of an outbreak of infectious disease.