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Be able to provide physical care for children

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‘Manual handling at work’ from the Health and Safety Executive

Manual handling means transporting or supporting a load by hand or bodily force. It includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, moving or carrying a load. A load is a moveable object, which includes a baby or child.

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Look around your playroom and setting. Make a note of items you might have to pick up and carry that are heavy. Then, either:
Visit the website of Nursery World and read this article on ‘Essential Resources: Self-care - I’m ready!’
Click to read this example of a ‘Manual handling policy’ from the Moksliukas Nurseries website. How does this policy differ from the one used in your setting?
This article on the Baby Centre website looks at caring for black babies’ skin. Use this website and the internet to research other ethnic and cultural difference for skin, teeth and hair care.
Click to read about ‘Tooth care and teething from BabyCentre.co.uk
This update from the British Medical Association looks at the prescribing of over the counter medications for children in nurseries.
Visit this webpage from BabyCentre.co.uk about 'Caring for children’s feet'.
'Management of medication in daycare of children and childminding services' is a publication from the Scottish Care Inspectorate. How are your policies for the storing and giving of medication different to those in the document?

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