Children in Need Week

Which policy and procedures should you refer to when planning a hazardous activity (e.g. cooking in a kitchen with children)?

• Online safety policy and procedures

• Health and safety policy and procedures

• Safeguarding policy and procedures

• Whistleblowing policy and procedures

Answer explanation

Under the Health and Safety Act 1974, every business (including educational settings) must have policies and procedures for health and safety. As the kitchen is a risky environment, you would need to refer to these when planning.

List as many hazards as you can identify in the kitchen.

Hazard = something that can potentially cause harm.

Answer explanation

There are many hazards in the kitchen, including:

- Extreme heat (hob, oven, water)/burning or fire risk

- Sharp items (knifes, blades)/cutting risk

- Wet floor/slipping risk

- Food items/allergen risk

- Electrical items/electrocution risk

- Objects in walkway/tripping risk

- Clutter/dropping or smashing risk

How could you minimise the risk of being cut when using scissors with children?

• Carry scissors pointing downwards, use safety scissors, supervise children cutting

• Tell children to be careful with sharp objects

• Do the cutting for them so they don't have to use scissors

Answer explanation

You may need to move containers of hot water during this activity. Do so with care. Ensure the walkway to the sink is clear, you are able to support the weight of the container, and you are wearing heat proof gloves.

Charities rely on _________ from the public to make money to support their work.

Which of the following are common indications of poor mental health in children?

• Shyness, only having a couple of friends, not telling jokes

• Interrupting others, difficulty sharing, doesn't enjoy reading

• Crying often, persistently sad, irritability, social withdrawal, poor focus

Answer explanation

Indications (signs) of poor mental health in children can include:

- Being clingy, or withdrawn

- Loss of interest in usual activities

- Reluctant to talk as normal

- Poor concentration

- Regularly low mood

- Anger, irritability

- Frequently crying

- Talking about morbid topics

- Appearing bored frequently

Wellbeing means...

• having lots of friends, having a good job and a nice house

• being comfortable, healthy and happy

• being physically healthy, even if your mental health is poor

Think about when you last created something artistic. How did being creative make you feel?

Answer explanation

Arts and crafts have a range of benefits to your wellbeing, including:

- Expression via art reduces stress, helping with anxiety and depression

- Boosts feelings of calmness and control

- Improves memory, reasoning and resilience

- Stimulates imagination

- Enhances problem-solving

- Sense of accomplishment

Which one of these achievements would you most like to work towards?

• Gain confidence and self-esteem

• Meet people and be part of a community

• Make a difference to others

• Gain new skills and experiences

• Take on a challenge

Answer explanation

Charitable work allows you to gain all of these achievements!

Helping others provides satisfaction, whilst gaining new skills and memories in the process. You will meet new people, contribute to a joint effort and gain a sense of achievement when you meet your aims.