L.A.B Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is the definition of risk?
The likelihood of something causing harm
What is the definition of a hazard?
The item that could cause harm e.g a toy
What is the definition of a risk assessment?
The process of evaluating and assessing what may cause harm to the children, making sure action is taken to prevent it
Name three adult lead play examples:
Cooking
An obstacle course
Gardening
Name three types of adult initiated play:
Computer games
Sand and water trays
Cutting and sticking
Types of child led play examples:
Scavenger hunt
Free play
Drawing
What is the adult: child ratio for children age 0-2:
1:3
What is the adult: child ratio for children age 2:
1:4
What is the adult: child ratio for children age 3-5:
1:13
What is positive risk taking?
The weigh up of risk against the benefit of an activity
What are the benefits of positive risk taking?
Children still find play exciting
Opportunity to enhance development
Ways adults can manage risks:
Risk asses environment and activity before
Make sure ratio of children to adults is correct
If children are old enough then teach about risks and how to play safely
How can adults make sure children use technology safely?
Filter what things children can see
Limit amount of time children spend online
How can adults teach children how to use tech safely:
Teach them about inappropriate content
Explain what personal information is and
What does the BSI bite mark mean?
Shows the safety requirement of a product has been met.
What does the food safe logo stand for?
Shows material is safe for food contact.
What does the UKCE mark mean?
Made in the UK
What is the age advice symbol?
Says what age range toy isn’t suitable for.
What does the British lion Mark mean?
Toy has been safety tested.
What are the benefits of children using tech?
Hand eye coordination.
Language skills
Problem solving skills
A lot of information
Name three issues that comes with children using tech?
Cyberbullying
Falling for scams
Sharing private information
