Physical Education- Applying Risk Management Strategies to an Outdoor Activity (Snorkeling) Exemplar

People still swim in the ocean so it is good to know tips for swimming safely. The most important tip is to always swim with a buddy, never swim alone. Also things that may attract sharks are blood, swimming in a zig-zag pattern, hunched backs, shiny jewelry, bright colors or diving down deep. Also don’t consume alcohol while swimming or you could drown, same with swallowing water. If sharks happen to swim close to you don’t make any sudden movements, and try to get with a crowd.

It is important to take into account the health and safe requirements of all pupils before planning or starting any activity, ensuring that the environment is free of hazards and the children can play and learn safely.

Within my role I have to compile risk assessments that recognise the choice and independence of residents, whilst ensuring the safety of residents and staff members. The risk assessment may be regarding social activities that may involve equipment or actions, which could cause harm or injury.

5.2 Avoiding hazardous manual handling , conducting a full risk assessment, reporting immediately any difficulties adhering to agreed working practices and using equipment correctly.

Once a risk assessment has been carried out, and the hazards have been identified, then a method statement can be developed which takes account of the identified hazards. The method statement should be read and understood by all members of staff and volunteers who are directly involved with supervising the children with that activity.

Whilst promoting independence and choice is key to good working practice maintaining a safe and secure environment is also important. Processes to allow risks to be taken include Planning, risk management; monitoring and recording of outcomes by not allowing risks to be taken consequently can lead to institutionalisation and an increase in dependence.

8. Evaluate different approaches to managing risk during children and young peoples play. An approach to managing risk could be to talk to those children involved with e.g. play fighting and if they got too carried away I would stop them from playing together. Another approach would be to provide crash mats if children are playing on an indoor climbing frame, I would place them underneath to steady their fall so they don’t injure themselves too badly.

As a level 3 practitioner it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management so that children are able to learn and develop. Practitioners need to be aware of the risks, however “if the activity is well planned and organised, with thought given to possible risks, the likelihood of an accident or injury should be minimal” (Tassoni et al, 2010, p144). Practitioners working with children have a duty of care towards the children and must make sure that they are safe at all times. They should plan the play environment and activity which is safe for the child, but there also needs to be a balance between the risks a child is able take. Children should be allowed to take risk they think they are able to achieve with adult support but not too much intervention, If they are not allowed to take risk they will not be able to develop the skills required to deal with risks and make judgement about their own strengths and skills which may affect their development, self-esteem and confidence. Avoiding risks and challenges may result in a very timid adult lacking in every day skills and abilities. Children can take risks in all different areas by following the seven areas of development which was introduced by the foundation phase, these areas are as follow:-

| Describe how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work should be used in accordance with the given instructions.

It is important to have a balanced approach to risk management because it can be important to a child and young persons development; it could be independence or confidence. By taking a balanced approach, they are learning how to assess and manage risks which is an essential life skill. The importance of following policies and procedures for health and safety is distinct. By providing children and young people with the knowledge, means that they too can see what is safe, not only in the school setting, but outside of school as well.

It is important when planning and setting up learning activities that indoor and outdoor environments are hazard free and that staff and pupils will be able to work safely. The following factors must be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and services;

date, and that a new risk management plan must be developed. Because of the importance of risk

Thesis/main topic – Learning how to swim is essential for being around water, it will help strengthen a person confidence, improve your physical fitness, and provide an area for stress release.

Last Tuesday, my son’s teacher held a one-day trip to Taipei Water Park in Gong-guan. My older daughter and I also participated in this journey. We went there by bus and MRT. Before the departure, I worried about the safety of children. I thought it was dangerous and difficult to control order. Fortunately, there are thirteen adults to take care of twenty-seven students that day.

Intro –What is a hazard? - Human and Physical Factors – How to manage with events