AC1.1 Explain key points of the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in residential childcare settings Unit Brief Unit 506 Manage risk in residential childcare UAN:
J/506/7590
Unit level:
5
Credit value:
3
GLH:
22
Unit aim:
This unit provides the knowledge and skills required to manage risk in residential childcare settings
Relationship to NOS:
SCDLMCC1
Endorsed by
Skills for Care and Development and Department for Education
Assessment type:
Portfolio of evidence
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO1 Understand the legal, ethical and theoretical context for health, safety and risk management in residential childcare settings
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC1.1 Explain key points of the legislative framework for health, safety and risk management in residential childcare settings
AC1.2 Analyse the theoretical models of risk management in services supporting children and young people
AC1.3 Analyse the legal responsibilities of own role in relation to risk management AC1.4 Analyse ethical principles associated with the management of risk
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO2 Be able to establish a culture where risks and benefits are balanced to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC2.1 Analyse how risk-taking relates to the well-being and development of children and young people
AC2.2 Support others to understand how the balancing of risks and benefits can achieve positive outcomes for children and young people
AC2.3 Manage others to establish shared agreement on approaches to risk and risk management
AC2.4 Evaluate own practice in leading a culture that recognises the benefits of positive risk-taking and a balanced approach to risk management
Range AC2.2 Others may include:
Children and young people
Workers / Practitioners
Other professionals
Carers
Visitors to the work setting
Inspectors / Regulators
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO3 Be able to lead implementation of risk management procedures
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC3.1 Manage others to assess potential risks and issues, in line with agreed approaches and health, safety and risk management requirements
AC3.2 Work with others to manage risks and issues
AC3.3 Ensure others complete records and reports to comply with health, safety and risk management requirements
AC3.4 Explain the actions to take when health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices are not being complied with.
Learning outcome The learner will:
LO4 Be able to review health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices
Assessment criteria The learner can:
AC4.1 Obtain feedback on health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices from children and young people and others
AC4.2 Evaluate the health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices within own work setting
AC4.3 Evaluate reports of injuries, incidents, accidents and illnesses to identify any improvements needed in reporting
AC4.4 Plan improvements to address the findings of the evaluations
