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
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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
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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