032067 Tda2 Essay

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Health and safety within the work setting

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
Everyone has a duty:
● to ensure that safety is maintained
● not to interfere with or misuse equipment
● to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other people who may be affected by your acts.

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Lines of responsibility








Pupil
Staff member
Senior management team
Health and Safety Officer
Head teacher
Governing body
Local Education Authority (LEA)

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Potential hazards






Physical
Fire
Security
Food safety
Personal safety

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Risk management
A balanced approach to risk management will:
● take into account the child or young person’s age, needs and abilities
● avoid excessive risk taking
● recognise the importance of risk and challenge within a child or young person’s development
● avoid being excessively risk averse.

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TDA 2.8 Support children and young people’s health and safety

Supporting children and young people to manage risk
● Give children and young people the opportunity to assess and manage the risk for themselves.
● Allow children and young people to take responsibility for their own health, safety and