Tda 2.8 3.1

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Understanding and complying with health and safety legislation is one of the most important aspects of working with young children. Parents and carers need to know that their children are safe at school in our care.. Young children are very vulnerable and depend on us to keep them safe.
Risk assessments also must be signed by each practitioner otherwise they are void because the practitioner can say that they haven't read them.
Under the Health and safety at work act 1974 all employees have a responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and everyone else.
The employer’s duty to put policies and procedures into place to ensure that the setting is meeting the standards of The Health and Safety at Work Act and the employee’s duty to …show more content…
These include:
NO SMOKING
NO PARKING
HEALTH and SAFETY Law poster displayed in the staff room and corridors
NUT FREE ZONE - no nuts allowed in school to protect allergy sufferers
NO BULLY ZONE - ensures awareness that bullying is not tolerated in school
FIRE EXIT signs
Colour coded fire extinguishers, fire blankets etc

These signs and policies all ensure that staff and children are aware of all potential risks and hazards. As well as posters and signs, letters are also sent home concerning any issues regarding any new situations or circumstances within the school to ensure parental awareness. For example, issues such as illness or strangers hanging around school during school hours etc.

1:4 Identify the lines of responsibility and reporting for health and safety in the setting:

The lines of responsibility may vary :
Head Teacher : who is mainly responsible for the health and safety within the school
Health and safety officer: they must monitor and ensure that policies and procedures are understood and followed by all
Estates manager: deals with or removes hazards;
All staff and pupils: must report health and safety
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