4c- Respond and take appropriate action to accidents and emergency situations, including:
* a baby or young child requiring urgent medical or dental attention
* a non -medical incident or emergency
* identifying risks and hazards
* receiving, storing, recording, administering and the safe disposal of medicines.
Where to go in a fire drill, if they fall over what to do (icepack for head bumps). Medicines- receive from parent and write the name of the meds and the child receiving it and doses, store it correctly (fridge/cupboard), know how to administer correctly & disposal.
4d- Implement effective strategies for preventing and controlling infection, including:
* handwashing
* food hygiene
* dealing with spillages safely
* safe disposal of waste
* using correct personal protective equipment
* knowledge of common childhood illnesses and immunisation schedules
* exclusion periods for infectious diseases
Childhood illnesses- Cold (temp, coughing), Scarlet fever (rash, strawberry tongue, high fever), Chicken pocks (itchiness, red spots across the body, drowsiness), Hand, foot & mouth (coughing, loss of appetite, high temp) Immunisations- Flue vaccine- nasal spray (autumn/ winter at aged 2-4), DTaP/ IPV- booster for previous immunisations (aged 2,3 & 4), MMR vaccine- measles (3yr 4months).
4h- Explain, plan, and carry out respectful care routines appropriate to the development, stage, dignity and needs of the child, including:
* eating (feeding and weaning and complementary feeding)
* nappy -changing procedures
* potty and toilet training
* care of skin, teeth, and hair
* rest and sleep provision
Potty/ toilet training- encourage them to go before lunch, snack, assembly & home time. Sleeping- during mindfulness they know they’re allowed to go to sleep, we wake them up after a certain time. Nappy changing- Miss Martindale’s and Mrs Hitch’s routine with two children, done in a separate room to maintain their dignity and be more comfortable.
4i- Other dietary considerations including:
* use current dietary guidance for early years and be able to explain why it is important for babies and children to have a healthy, balanced diet and be physically active
* find and apply the most up-to-date advice on weaning provided by the NHS
* prepare food that is suitable for the age and development of babies and children, referring to the most up-to-date guidance
* supervise children effectively when eating
McMillan sisters- encourage healthy eating from young age as disorders build from early years, eating is critical for health & development. Having 5 a day is important, full of nutrients, fibres & minerals, keeps children healthy. Weaning around 6 months, introduce to solid foods.
4.2- It is important to know what the signs and symptoms are which may indicate that a child is injured, unwell (including common childhood illnesses and allergies) or in need of urgent medical or dental attention.
Injuries/illnesses be noticed by bleeding, crying, hiding, vomiting, high temperature, rosy cheeks, rashes. Medical/ dental attention- Swelling around the mouth, tooth knocked out if it isn’t wobbly, contacting parents.
4.3- It is important to prevent and control infection.
Prevent by washing hands, cleaning blood from cuts/ abrasions, applying bandages to cuts, catching coughs & sneezes. Control- If a child is throwing up, move them away from others, contact parents, allow them to go home and ensure they have 48 hours off after the last time they threw up.
4.4- There are different stages of weaning, and it is important to keep knowledge up to date, including knowledge of food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Where’s list of children’s allergies? Know how to react during an anaphylactic shock. Weaning stages- 1: Introduce solid food (from 6 months), 2: Introduce more textures & taste (from 7 months), 3: Variety & eating with family (from 10 months).
4.7- It is important for babies and children to have a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet, to be physically active and to have good oral health.
Opportunities to grow & learn, muscle support, immunity boost, bone strength.
