Q.Planning
and coordinating supervision of children
Active supervision of children can be achieved in a variety of
ways, including:
1. Careful
planning of rosters to ensure that educators are always available to respond to
children.
2. Policies and
procedures that address supervision clearly.
3. Flexible
supervision arrangements to allow for supervision of individual children or
small groups, such as sleeping children or indoor and outdoor experiences
offered simultaneously.
4. Close
observation of children to provide support and to extend on children’s play
experiences. Educators who closely observe children and are attuned to their
needs and interests can recognise when children wish to play without adult
involvement.
5. Actively
engaging with children to support their learning. Effective supervision
requires a combination of observation and engagement. Educators need to assess
and respond to children’s supervision needs in conjunction with engaging with
children to promote quality learning opportunities.
6. Scanning or
regularly looking around the area to observe all children in the environment
ensures that all children are actively supervised. Educators who are aware of
the environment can identify appropriate positions for maximum vision of children.
Educators should avoid standing with their backs to children and undertaking
tasks that will distract them from supervising children, such as administrative
tasks.
7. Listening
carefully to children and noting any changes of tone or volume in their voice.
Noting these changes can assist in supervising children who may not be in
direct vision.
8. Evaluating
situations to determine the potential risks and benefits for children’s health,
safety and wellbeing. Observing children’s play and anticipating what may occur
next allows educators to assist children as difficulties arise and to intervene
when there is a potential danger to children.
Q.Coordinating
emergency responses including evacuation
1. When it is
unsafe for children, staff and visitors to remain inside the facility’s
building the Chief Warden on-site will take charge and activate the Incident
Management Team if necessary.
2. Call 000 for
emergency services and seek and follow advice.
3. Determine
which of the facility’s pre-identified on-site evacuation points is most
appropriate to use.
4. Evacuate
children, staff and visitors out of the main building to your onsite evacuation
point at: a) the playground on the east side of the main building, directly in
front of the two emergency exits; or b) beside the back gate, located at the
south west end of the back fence, which is the farthest corner of the block
away from Child’s Road and Eucalyptus Avenue.
5. Take the
child attendance list, staff attendance list, your Emergency Kit/First Aid Kit
and this Plan.
6. Once at the
assembly point, check all children, staff and visitors are accounted for.
7. Ensure
communications with emergency services is maintained. Wait for emergency
services to arrive or provide further information.
8. Confirm with
emergency service personnel that it is safe to return to normal operations.
9. Seek advice
from your Approved Provider/Licensee or Person with Management or
Control/Licensee Representative if required.
10. Maintain a record
of actions/decisions undertaken and times.
11. Contact
parents as required.
Q. Learner is able to suggest potential work practice improvements
to enhance workplace responsiveness to legal and ethical requirements in
relation to those policies and procedures
Ethical
1. The role of
leaders. It starts at the top. ...
2. Communicate,
every day, every way. Good communication is at the heart of great teamwork. ...
3. Exercise
together. ...
4. Establish
team rules. ...
5. Clarify
purpose. ...
6. Recognize and
reward. ...
7. Office space.
...
8. Take a break
9. Show
gratitude
10. Accept
differences
Legal
Staff should become more familiar with the National Quality
Framework (including National Regulations and National Quality Standards).
During staff meetings a quality area will be discussed with all educators and
how the service can improve. Information will also be available in the staff
room for educators to read. A copy of the National Regulations will be given to
each educator for them to become familiar with.
Educators are required to assist each other and support each other with matters beyond their knowledge. Director will provide examples of ethical issues that may occur and how to respond accordingly. Posters can also be put up in the staff room on how to deal with certain situations
Educators are required to assist each other and support each other with matters beyond their knowledge. Director will provide examples of ethical issues that may occur and how to respond accordingly. Posters can also be put up in the staff room on how to deal with certain situations
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