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CHCECE002 Ensure Health and safety of children - Job Training Institute

Assessment 1 Short Questions

1. To complete this task refer to the following reading:
Guide to the National Quality Standard (pp. 47- 51), ACECQA (2011).
What is the focus of National Quality Area 2?

What are the key factors related to Quality Area 2 that promote children's health, safety and wellbeing?

2. Match the National Quality Standard Elements below to the correct descriptor:
Element 2.1.1 Each child's health needs are supported.
Element 2.1.2 Each child's comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child's need for sleep, rest and relaxation.
Element 2.1.3 Effective hygiene practices are promoted and implemented.
Element 2.1.4 Steps are taken to control the spread of infectious diseases and to manage injuries and illness, in accordance with recognised guidelines.
Element 2.2.2 Physical activity is promoted through planned and spontaneous experiences and is appropriate for each child.
Element 2.3.1 Children are adequately supervised at all times.
Element 2.3.2 Every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury.
Element 2.3.3 Plans to effectively manage incidents and emergencies are developed in consultation with relevant authorities, practised and implemented.

3. In the ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011', what is the approved service required to do if there is an outbreak of an infectious disease?

4. a. In the event of fire, staff will use the RACE procedure recommended by the fire service. What are the four RACE procedures?

b. What are four Educators' responsibilities in regards to Fire Prevention and Fire Drills?

5. Read each statement and indicate whether it is True or False.

6. List the range of cleaning equipment that is recommended for use in a Children's Service.

7. List three examples of when gloves should be worn?

8. Following is the procedure that must be undertaken when cleaning a cot that has been soiled by a child.
Place the missing procedures, listed below, into the correct sequence of steps.
Remove any visible soiling of the cot or mattress by cleaning thoroughly with detergent and water.
Begin the procedures of cleaning the cot.
Clean the child.
Provide clean linen for the cot.
Dress the child and wash the child's hands and your hands.

9. List the hand washing routine recommendations for each situation?

10. List four reasons why children in group care, like Children's Services, are vulnerable to infection?

11. Below is a series of photographs demonstrating a nappy change procedure.
Use the following table to indicate the correct order in which each step in the process should occur.

12. a.The aim of Element 2.3.2 every reasonable precaution is taken to protect children from harm and any hazard likely to cause injury is to protect children from:

b. List two examples of practices in the outdoor area that may demonstrate Element 2.3.2.

c. The Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011 states that services are required to have health and safety policies and procedures, including a sun protection policy. Cancer Council NSW SunSmart Child Care advises Children's Services on sun protection practices.
What are the five Sun Protection and child care essentials to protect children and staff at your service from the effects of UV radiation?
d. List two ways Educators can promote children's participation in being Sun Smart.

13. a. Outline the recommendations for the following to ensure children's health and safety is maintained within the environment?
Refer to www.kidsafensw.org < playground safety < safety resources < information sheets
The minimum height requirement for a perimeter fence in a Children's Services:

The minimum height for fences that divide a play area or surround a verandah:
The recommended distance from the fence for the placement of equipment to prevent unintended access to the top of the fence by children:
The recommended climbing height for non-fixed and mobile equipment for children under 3 years:
The recommended climbing height for non-fixed and mobile equipment for children 3 - 5 years:
b. This photograph shows an Educator measuring the distance of non-fixed and mobile equipment from the surrounding path.

i. What is the recommended distance that should be maintained from the equipment to the path?

ii. What is the reason for maintaining this distance?

14. Name 5 common hazards for children under 3 years?

15. List the four basic principles of accident prevention that can be applied to an early childhood setting?

16. Match the following possible outcomes to the correct risk factors below.
Possible Outcomes:
Toddler stands in highchair.
Preschooler's scale fence.
Toddlers trip on uneven path.
Child's head becomes trapped.

17. How should potentially poisonous products, including medications be stored within Children's Services to safeguard children's health and safety?

18. Identify whether the following statements are True or False.

19. List three ways Educators can assist children to learn simple safety rules?

20. The ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011', national Educator: child ratios are set to apply in 2016, with some States/Territories electing to have higher standards. Educators need to know the Educator: child ratios for their State/Territory.
For this task list the minimum national Educator to Child ratios in the Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.

21. What are the four key principles of supervision?

22. According to the Regulations, a child may only leave the premises of the Education and Care service if they are given into the care of?

23. What 4 practices can Educators use to promote oral hygiene and prevent tooth decay?

24. List three strategies Educators can use to teach children about good hygiene practices?

25. According to Element 2.1.2 of the National Quality Standards Education and Care services need to ensure "each child's comfort is provided for and there are appropriate opportunities to meet each child's need for sleep, rest and relaxation."
Read the following statements and indicate whether they are True or False:

26. To complete this task refer to the following readings:

Action Plan for Anaphylaxis - For use with EpiPen adrenaline auto injectors, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (2013).

Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents of Children at Risk of Anaphylaxis, Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (2013).

You will also need to access the following readings:

Asthma Foundations of Australia. (2009). Asthma in the under 5s.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (2004). Asthma and Allergy: What you should know. ACT: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (2013). Action Plan for Anaphylaxis - For use with EpiPen® adrenaline auto injectors. NSW: NSW Government Ministry of Health.
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (2013). Anaphylaxis Fact Sheet for Parents of Children at Risk of Anaphylaxis. NSW: NSW Government Ministry of Health.

The National Quality Standards 2011 require in Element 2.1.1 that Educators must support and provide for each child's health needs. Children with allergies that result in anaphylaxis require a safe Children's Service environment.

a. What is anaphylaxis and why does it occur?

b. What action should be taken if a child shows symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction?

c. What are the signs and symptoms of an anaphylaxis reaction?

d. List the four steps involved in administering the EpiPen ® adrenaline auto-injector.

27. a. What is asthma?

b. What are the key symptoms, signs and triggers of asthma?

c. What is an Asthma Action Plan?

d. What action should be taken if a child shows symptoms of an asthma attack?

Assessment 2 - Case Studies

Case Study 1 - Isaac

The preschool children are just sitting down to lunch when Isaac (3.2 years) vomits on the table.

Describe your immediate actions

What would you do for Isaac?

What steps would you take to minimise the risk of infection?

Tanin
Tanin (3.4 years) has not been her usually bubbly self today. At morning tea she complains of a sore throat.

How would you respond?

What steps would you take to minimise the risk of infection?

Case Study 2 - Harry's Rash

a. What steps could Jill have taken to assess Harry's condition on arrival?

b. How should Jill care for Harry until he is collected?

c. In relation to the ‘Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011', Regulation 87, what records need to be kept for a child who becomes ill whilst at the service?

After taking Harry to the doctor, Beth informs the service that Harry has contracted the infectious illness, Measles.
d. According to the National Quality Standard, 2.1.4 (pg. 62) what information must be provided to families in relation to the occurrence of an infectious illness?

Case Study 3 - Supervision in Action

a. What factors should Clara have considered before leaving the outdoor play area?

b. What procedure should Clara have followed to ensure she maintained the required ratios?

c. Why is it important to always inform your colleagues when leaving the area you have been supervising?

Case study 4

To complete these tasks you will need to refer to the relevant chapter in your textbook for underpinning knowledge:

Kearns, K. (2013). The Big Picture: Working in Children's Services (3rd ed.). Frenchs Forest: Pearson Australia.

Refer to Chapter 4: Ensuring Children's Wellbeing, Health and Safety

You will also need to access the following readings:

Blue Bay Early Learning Centre. (2012). Medications Policy. Blue Bay Model Policies.
Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs. (2011). Education and Care Services National Regulations.

To complete this task refer to the following readings:
Education and Care Services National Regulations, Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (2011).
See pp. 111- 115: Part 4.2 Children's Health and safety, Division 4 - Administration of medication.
Medications Policy, Blue Bay Early Learning Centre (2012).

Scenario - Bella

Question 1a. What errors were made by both Educators?

Question 1b. What are the potential risk factors for Bella?

Question 1c. How could this situation be avoided in the future?

Question 1d. If you were Andrew what would you do?

Case study/ Scenario 5 - Picking up Jake?

In the Scenario, what procedures did the Educators follow to ensure Jake's safety at departure time?

Assessment 3 - Research Activities

Research Activity 1
Look at each photograph and take into account the safety factors. Tick the one level of supervision required?

QUIZ
Please read the following statements and tick the correct ones

1. Gloves should be worn during nappy changet

2. All necessary steps should be taken to prevent spread of infectious diseases

3. It is okay for children to use the same dummy as long as they are washed after every use

4. Outdoor safety checks should be conducted daily and all visible hazards should be removed

5. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction

6. It is safe for children to play with plastic bags

7. Rubber balloons pose serious risks of choking and suffocation in young children

8. For children to learn safety rules it is important for educators to act as role models and demonstrate the same safety rules

9. Children's age, ability and development should not be considered when determining suitability of toys and equipments

10. The ratio of an educator to a child in the babies room is 1:4

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