UNIT TITLE: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role? Duty of care is a legal obligation to act toward others with careful attention and reasonable caution to protect their wellbeing and prevent harm occurring. Safe practice: working in the ways that uphold laws and standards prevent harm and protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of others. As practitioners we have a duty of care to protect any children from significant harm, we do this by: Ensuring that up to date CRB Checks are carried out and held for ourselves, any assistants we may have and each person, over 16 years, residing in the property where the childcare will be provided. Providing a safe and nurturing environment by performing regular risk assessments and ensuring that any necessary actions are carried out as soon as possible. Attending regular training sessions, such as safeguarding and first aid, food hygiene, inset days in order to ensure that our knowledge and understanding is kept up to date and any changes to legislation are implemented. Keeping within the ratio of numbers as set by Ofsted. Providing written policies and procedures to all parents upon commencement of childcare, ensuring these are reviewed annually and any changes are promptly updated. Keeping an accurate record of any accidents/incidents that may occur or any concerns we may have for the child’s welfare. Observing, planning and providing activities for children where they are able to exercise safe risk taking experiences, and learn behavioural boundaries. Seeking professional support or advice from and liaising with the relevant associations should we have any safeguarding or development concerns. Logging and promptly responding to any complaints or allegations made against us or any other person living, working or visiting the