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Unit 076 Outcome 4 4.1 On accepting any child into our setting we have a settling in policy where we meet the parents/carers preferably with the child in a familiar setting such as home or play area so the child feels safe and secure on initial meeting at this point we go through policy and some procedures with the parent/carer to make them aware of what will happen in a given situation also we use this time to gain knowledge about the child such as routine, feeding any allergies or skin and health problems to ensure we are aware of anything we need to know we use a prompt sheet as what could seem normal to the parents could be something overlooked at a later time such as allergy to milk and need a specific milk as intolerant. Then we meet at the setting for a short visit to introduce the child then we begin the settling in period normally around two weeks depending on hours attended the parent/ carer will stay with the child during this time and we begin to assess through observation the baby noting any developmental markers then begin to assess what activities age appropriate we can initiate to help the child move along developmentally we have an initial assessment sheet to use and this includes next steps this will all go in the child’s learning journey folder to build a record and profile of the child’s learning and development. See copies of policy procedure and contracts * 4.2 In our setting we have lots of safety equipment we use stair gates to prevent a child from gaining access to the stairs and falling or injuring themselves. We use electrical socket covers to prevent electrical shock from inserting objects or little finger into the holes. We have cupboard locks on most of the cupboards to prevent access to certain cupboards but some do not have these so a child can access them for changing matts, wipes, juice also our first aid box in case of emergency I can ask a child to go and collect the first aid kit, but some are locked with a padlock such as medical cupboard or a cupboard containing cleaning items such as bleach or other harmful chemicals. We use a high door stopper on the top of the doors so that little fingers cannot become trapped in a door if shut or slammed by another child. We have soft mats on the patio just outside the back door to prevent a fall from the step onto the concrete. We have a large puppy pod to place our dogs in if the child becomes nervous or frightened of our dogs. We use high chairs for babies weaning and feeding when able to sit to secure them safely during feeding times we also use pushchairs and rains when out walking to minimise risk of injury to child and ensure close supervision of smaller children we have permission slips for outings and carry out risk assessments to ensure every eventuality is foreseen and procedure in place to deal with it. We have also ensured all plants in our garden or not toxic so babies and small children exploring outside will not be harmed if consumed any vegetation. We have baby monitors to listen for a child if sleeping in a separate room we have clear sticky backed plastic on certain glass surfaces to ensure shattered glass will not fall and cause injury. Our garden is secure and doors are kept locked to prevent a child exiting or unauthorised person entering with keys hanging out of reach by the door in case of emergency and need to exit, we also use a visitor’s book to log visitors, workers or workmen during working hours. Fire blankets fire extinguishers and evacuation plan and procedure all in place and fire drills carried out at different times to ensure every child attending the setting has experienced the drill. 4.3 Was demonstrated to assessor and Ofsted on visits and anything that Ofsted or food standards agency have advised be done have been carried out in full. Ensuring a safe sleeping environment for babies. SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Cot Death) Anyone who cares for babies, including parents, grandparents, family, friends, Carers, babysitters, childminder and childcare settings. These are the current recommendations and are for healthy babies up to 1 year of age. A very small number of babies with certain medical conditions may need to be placed to sleep on their stomachs. The baby’s doctor can tell you what is best for the baby. We use these current guidelines in our setting monitoring the baby noting the time they go down for a nap in the log also toileting times and anything significant, the baby is checked on regularly roughly every fifteen minutes and if not in the same room a baby monitor audio system is used in the setting but generally the baby is in the same room as childcare provided so it’s easier to monitor during sleep and notice anything that could pose a problem such as tangled in blanket or rolled onto front but breathing freely. What you can do Place the baby to sleep on his back for every sleep. Babies up to 1 year of age should always be placed on their backs to sleep during naps and at night. However, if the baby has rolled from his back to his side or stomach on his own, he can be left in that position if he is already able to roll from tummy to back and back to tummy. If the baby falls asleep in a car safety seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier, or infant sling he should be moved to a firm sleep surface as soon as possible. Place the baby to sleep on a firm sleep surface. The cot, mosses basket, portable cot, or play pen should meet current safety standards. Check to make sure the product has not been recalled and has a current BSS mark this can be found online. Do not use a cot that is broken or missing parts, or has drop-side rails. Cover the mattress that comes with the product with a fitted sheet. Do not put blankets or pillows between the mattress and the fitted sheet. Never put the baby to sleep on a chair, sofa, water bed, cushion, or sheepskin. For more information about cot safety standards, visit the British safety standard institute web site or check with the suppliers. Keep soft objects, loose bedding, or any objects that could increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation out of the cot. Pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, bumper pads, and stuffed toys can cause the baby to suffocate. (Research has not shown us when it’s 100% safe to have these objects in the cot; however, most experts agree that after 12 months of age these objects pose little risk to healthy babies). Place the baby to sleep in the same room where you sleep but not the same bed. Keep the cot or mosses basket within an arm’s reach of the bed. You can easily watch or feed the baby by having the baby nearby. Babies who sleep in the same bed as their parents/carers are at risk of SIDS, suffocation, or strangulation. Parents can roll onto babies during sleep or babies can get tangled in the sheets or blankets. Breastfeed as much and for as long as you can. Studies show that breastfeeding the baby can help reduce the risk of SIDS. Schedule and go to all children centre visits. The baby will receive important immunizations and monitoring of development. Recent evidence suggests that immunizations may have a protective effect against SIDS. Keep the baby away from smokers and places where people smoke. If you smoke, try to quit. However, until you can quit, keep the car and home smoke-free. Don not smoke inside the home or car or setting and don not smoke anywhere near the baby, even if you are outside. Do not let the baby get too hot. Keep the room where the baby sleeps at a comfortable temperature. In general, dress the baby in no more than one extra layer than you would wear. The baby may be too hot if they are sweating or if their chest feels hot. If you are worried that the baby is cold, infant sleep clothing designed to keep babies warm without the risk of covering their heads can be used. The ideal room temperature for a baby is 18°C (a range of 16 to 20°C is acceptable). Offer a dummy at nap time and bedtime. This helps to reduce the risk of SIDS. If you are breastfeeding, wait until breastfeeding is going well before offering a dummy. This usually takes 3 to 4 weeks. It’s OK if the baby doesn’t want to use a dummy. You can try offering a dummy again, but some babies don’t like to use dummies. If the baby takes the dummy and it falls out after he falls asleep, you don’t have to put it back in. Do not use home cardiorespiratory monitors to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Home cardiorespiratory monitors can be helpful for babies with breathing or heart problems but they have not been found to reduce the risk of SIDS. Do not use products that claim to reduce the risk of SIDS. Products such as wedges, positioners, special mattresses, and specialized sleep surfaces have not been shown to reduce the risk of SIDS. In addition, some infants have suffocated while using these products. Remember Tummy Time Give the baby plenty of “tummy time” when they are awake. This will help strengthen neck muscles and avoid flat spots on the head. Always stay with the baby during tummy time and make sure they are awake. www.nhs.uk