Safeguarding the Welfare of Children and Young People.

UNIT TDA 2. 2 SAFEGUARDING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. Question 1. TDA 2. 2 LEARNING consequent 2. 4 Describe in detail the actions that you would take response to the following emergency situations in your setting to include Fire Security incidents Missing children and new-fangled people *********************************************************************** EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FIRE If i discovered a fire on the exposit i would immediatly raise the alarm, if i was near to a telephony i would also dial 999. On hearing the alarm the head instructor would dial 999 or instruct a member of staff to do so). I would only tackle the fire if possible using the appliance provided if it was a small fire and i knew how to use the appliance provided correctly and safely. On hearing the fire alarm, i would follow the instructions of the teacher in charge. I would calmly assist in gathering all pupils and guiding them reveal by dint of the ne atomic number 18st fire exit i mmediatly. If i was the last person out i would go over i closed all doors behind me. both persons, staff and pupils would report to the assembly point (in my case it would be the front yard). A register would be taken. The schoolhouse policy states any absentees an immediate expect will be made. The policy also states do not take risks and do not return to the building until authorised to do so. I would most listen and follow instructions from the head or teacher in charge. I know where all the fire alarms are and fire exits within the school and have read the fire notes that are on the wall in the classroom.SECURITY INCIDENTS Any persons get downing the school must do so through reception. At reception there is a signing in book any visitors to the school must sign in here. The visitor must register time of arrival, name, reason for visit, and if necessary provide i. d. All visitors are required to wear an i. d badge, and must sign out as they depart. If i spy any unidentif ied people on the school premises i would challenge them immediately, and report to the teacher or head my concerns.All door are secure so people cannot enter from outside but they can be opened easily from the inside in the event of emergencies such as a fire. Should there be a security alert within the school i would follow the instructions of the person in charge and ensure all children are in the classroom, where a register would be taken. I would assist in keepin children calm and keeping them in the classroom. nobody would be allowed to enter or leave the building until the head gave permission. MISSING CHILDREN OR YOUNG PEOPLE..If i realised a child was missing i would report to the teacher in charge immediately, i would state where and when i last seen the child. I would assist in keeping the children calm and gathering all the children together whilst a search was organised. I would follow instructions from the teacher in charge and assist in the search for the missing chil d if i was required to do so. The school would be put on lockdown and no one would be allowed to enter or leave the building. If the child was not found on the premises the childs parents/guardians and the police would be contacted.