Guest Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Brain not working again! I have been involving my nursery children in doing risk assessments; they have really enjoyed doing this and have their own clipboard with a sheet depicting simple pictures of gates, litter, 'sharp things' and fencing. They then make marks in the appropriate boxes (happy/sad face) and add their name. But now I am putting their work in their L.J. and cannot find an appropriate 'Development Matters' statement to link it to keeping ourselves safe - it must be there somewhere! Health and bodily awareness (40-60+m)? Obviously this would included mark making but I am particularly looking for keeping ourselves safe. Any help appreciated! X
AnonyMouse_26037 Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Some thoughts, the links are a bit tenous though! Show increasing independence in selecting adn carrying out activities (PSED:DA:30-50) Display high levels of involvement in activities. (PSED:DA:40-60) Feel safe and secure, and show a sense of trust. (PSED:Making relationships:30-50) Value and contribute to own well-being and self-control. (PSED: Making relationships: 40-60) Understand what is right, what is wrong and why. (PSED: behaviour and self-control:40-60) Show understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. (Physical devpt:movement and space:40-60) Avoid dangerous places and equipment (Physical devpt:movement and space:40-60) Understand that equipment and tools have to be used safely. (Physical devpt: using equipment and materials:30-50) Practise some appropriate safety measures without direct supervision. (Physical devpt:using equipment and materials:40-60) Can you tell I'm fed up of planning and will do pretty much anything to avoid it at the moment?! Actually really like this way of getting them involved - will be pinching it if you don't mind?
Guest Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Some thoughts, the links are a bit tenous though! Show increasing independence in selecting adn carrying out activities (PSED:DA:30-50) Display high levels of involvement in activities. (PSED:DA:40-60) Feel safe and secure, and show a sense of trust. (PSED:Making relationships:30-50) Value and contribute to own well-being and self-control. (PSED: Making relationships: 40-60) Understand what is right, what is wrong and why. (PSED: behaviour and self-control:40-60) Show understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges. (Physical devpt:movement and space:40-60) Avoid dangerous places and equipment (Physical devpt:movement and space:40-60) Understand that equipment and tools have to be used safely. (Physical devpt: using equipment and materials:30-50) Practise some appropriate safety measures without direct supervision. (Physical devpt:using equipment and materials:40-60) Can you tell I'm fed up of planning and will do pretty much anything to avoid it at the moment?! Actually really like this way of getting them involved - will be pinching it if you don't mind? Of course - and many thanks for your help! Glad I'm not the only one to procrastinate! Is it time for a coffee?
AnonyMouse_26037 Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Glad I'm not the only one to procrastinate! Is it time for a coffee? I've got awards for it! Have washed dishes more times than you'd think was humanly possible given the number there actually are in the house!
AnonyMouse_1490 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Ooooo!!!!! I like you idea devonmaid especially now that froglet has told me what areas this covers. DId you draw the pictures or use clip art devonmaid. I feel excited about making this sheet tonight. 1
Guest Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Ooooo!!!!! I like you idea devonmaid especially now that froglet has told me what areas this covers. DId you draw the pictures or use clip art devonmaid. I feel excited about making this sheet tonight. I used the digital camera to take photographs of some of the areas; I will upload the risk assessment if you would like it!
AnonyMouse_1490 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Yes please !!!!! that will start me off .
Guest Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) OK - please ask if you have any questions about the form! The 'Troll's Bridge' is a photo I took - all other pictures are downloaded; the gate is identical to our own gates - I tried to photograph it but the downloaded picture was better! Good luck with your design - feel free to adapt mine! Just a thought - sometimes when 'Word' documents are uploaded things seem to 'move around' a bit. I will upload a PDF document, just in case! CHILDREN'S RISK ASSESSMENT - GARDEN.docx Edited August 19, 2014 by Guest
Guest Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Children's Risk Assessment for garden/outdoor play. CHILDREN'S RISK ASSESSMENT - GARDEN.pdf
AnonyMouse_26037 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 That's lovely DevonMaid. Can I ask, what are the numbers down the right hand side?
Guest Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 That's lovely DevonMaid. Can I ask, what are the numbers down the right hand side? When the children have marked the boxes they then count how many marks in each column e.g. they have marked 3 ticks/smiley faces and 2 crosses/sad faces; the numerals are there as an aid to writing them if they so wish - the 'tick' and 'cross' marks are also there as a means of reference. Hope that helps!
AnonyMouse_1490 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Thank you for the assessment sheet. it is very good.
AnonyMouse_8885 Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 A big THANK YOU from me too.... it's a great idea and one that will help us all with Mrs O. 1
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