Keeping Children Safe

The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is optional guidance for Early Years Settings. Every child has a right to be healthy, safe and secure.

• True

• False

.‘Duty of Care’ means that anyone who works with children has a duty to protect them from harm and to promote their welfare.

• True

• False

Safeguarding is the responsibility of the managers within an Early Years Setting.

• True

• False

Early Years settings must have a food management system with records showing that food is stored, handled and disposed of hygienically and safely.

• True

• False

What does 'safeguarding' mean?

• preventing harm and keeping safe
• not doing anything dangerous
• it's a piece of metal that stops you touching something hot
• stopping risks

Which of these is a example of a 'harzard'?

• A climbing frame
• A sand tray
• Spilt water
• Playdough cutters

Which of these may pose a 'risk' to children?

• A toy train

• A football

• A dressing-up outfit

• A loose wire

What does COSHH stand for?

• Come on She Has Haribos
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Control of Stains that Harm Health
• Cognitive Operant Social Health and Harmony

What is not a part of the adult role within a setting?

• Supervision of children
• Being a good role model
• Identifying hazards
• Having the children weighed and measured

Who should prepare snack and meals within an early years setting?

• The Cook/Chef/Early Years Practitioner
• The Cook/Chef/Anyone who has a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  
• The Cook/Chef/Manager
• The Cook/Chef/Parent Helper