Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to manage risk within an environment which provides challenge for children

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In this tutorial you will learn:

That you need to show awareness of the need to protect children from harm
That you also need to help children protect themselves
That you will need to teach children how to keep themselves safe

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Explore the RoSPA website section with ‘Advice and information’ on ‘Play safety’.
Click on the icon to the left to read the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) leaflet '5 steps to risk assessment'. This is a short but clear leaflet explaining risk assessment.
Click on the icon to the left to read the document 'Managing Risk in Play Provision' available from the Play England website. This document, although designed for the playwork sector, provides a good explanation of the importance of balancing risk and opportunity when planning for children.

Think And Challenge