Children,Young People and Work Experience
Key Points

Key Points

Planning

Children are not exposed to any activity or situation which them at increased risk of injury or ill-health or is specifically prohibited in law
Those who may supervise children alone are CRB checked and trained e.g. chaperones, first aiders, interviewers, teacher
Risk assessment for the activity and particular measures needed for the children
Schedule work with breaks and refreshments
Send letters to parents / guardians covering the child protection measures and the health and safety arrangements in place
Where a child is to participate in any physical activity obtain a fitness to participate form from GP
Ensure staff who have contact with the children know what is expected of them making sure that first aiders are qualified to treat children
Where groups of children are supervised use DFES guidelines.

On the day:

Check location, removing any hazards
Provide induction to the children and their chaperones with an induction. Explain to the child and their guardian the process of recording, the time it takes, the number and roles of other people present.