Activity 7: risk and safety When children play will always be an element of danger. It is important that children take some risks so that they can learn and develop. Write the missing words. risks confidence safely opportunity activities adventurous balance careful judgements acceptable Why should children take some risks? Across 1. Carers must monitor children’s safety but allow them to be creative and __________________ 6. A child who is not allowed to try new challenges will not learn about what is dangerous and what is __________________ 7. Children can develop __________________and self-belief through tackling new challenges. 8. Carers must be __________________not to over-protect children. 9. So children learn how to play __________________ 10. The best way for children to learn about safety is to allow them to take __________________ Down 2. Children need the __________________to take risks which are still safe. 3. So that children can learn new skills by trying new __________________ 4. Riding a two-wheel bike is dangerous but a child needs to learn how to __________________ 5. A child who is not allowed to try new challenges will not learn how to make safety __________________ It is the responsibility of the years setting to ensure that there is a qualified First Aider available for every session. It is the responsibility of the staff to know who that person is. All accidents must be recorded in the accident book, it should say: the name when and where it happened description of the accident description of the injury who saw it what treatment was given It should then be signed by the parent or carer. Activity 8: safety and safety signs Read the two pages on safety marks and safety signs then answer the questions. Safety Marks
Activity 7: risk and safety When children play will always be an element of danger. It is important that children take some risks so that they can learn and develop. Write the missing words. risks confidence safely opportunity activities adventurous balance careful judgements acceptable Why should children take some risks? Across 1. Carers must monitor children’s safety but allow them to be creative and __________________ 6. A child who is not allowed to try new challenges will not learn about what is dangerous and what is __________________ 7. Children can develop __________________and self-belief through tackling new challenges. 8. Carers must be __________________not to over-protect children. 9. So children learn how to play __________________ 10. The best way for children to learn about safety is to allow them to take __________________ Down 2. Children need the __________________to take risks which are still safe. 3. So that children can learn new skills by trying new __________________ 4. Riding a two-wheel bike is dangerous but a child needs to learn how to __________________ 5. A child who is not allowed to try new challenges will not learn how to make safety __________________ It is the responsibility of the years setting to ensure that there is a qualified First Aider available for every session. It is the responsibility of the staff to know who that person is. All accidents must be recorded in the accident book, it should say: the name when and where it happened description of the accident description of the injury who saw it what treatment was given It should then be signed by the parent or carer. Activity 8: safety and safety signs Read the two pages on safety marks and safety signs then answer the questions. Safety Marks
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