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Support individuals to meet personal care needs

This first video from NASEN is ‘Class teacher – Personal care PMLD’ describes the importance of training for staff, and knowing how pupils communicate. Click on the right arrow to watch further videos

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘The Importance of Good Personal Hygiene’ published by Hygiene Expert
‘How to help someone you care for keep clean’ published by NHS
‘Managing intimate care and supported toileting in schools and settings’ produced by Plymouth City Council
'Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities’ produced by Public Health England.
Find and read your setting’s policies and procedures on intimate care, PPE, and waste disposal

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

This document is an example of ‘Guidance on special toileting needs in schools and early years settings’ from Warwickshire County Council. Read through it and then see if you can locate a read a similar document for your own county or local authority.
This article from NSPCC Learning is on ‘Continence issues’. It includes information about supporting children and intimate care.
‘Personal hygiene for kids’ from Otsimo look at ways to support individuals to meet personal care needs.

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