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1.1 Identify legislation in relation to health and safety in a learning environment

Assignment Brief

STL3C2: Support health and safety in a learning environment (A/616/5879)

Unit summary

This unit provides the knowledge and understanding required to support children and young people’s health and safety in a learning environment.

Where learners are involved in placement opportunities (during the Certificate and Diploma) they should be encouraged to follow policy and procedures to keep children safe, healthy and well. This will support the learner, in applying knowledge and understanding of this unit.

Credit value

3

Guided learning hours

20

Level

3

Mandatory/optional

Mandatory for Award, Certificate and Diploma

 

Learning outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

Evidence record

eg page number & method

Assessor

Initial and date

1. Understand how to plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety

1.1 Identify legislation in relation to health and safety in a learning environment

1.2 Describe the factors to take into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments

1.3 Explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the learning environment

2. Understand how to recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits

2.1 Give examples of potential risks and hazards in a learning environment

3. Understand how to support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves

3.1 Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management

3.2 Explain the dilemma between the rights and choices of children and young people, and health and safety requirements

3.3 Give examples of ways to support children and young people to assess and manage risk in a learning environment

4. Understand appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment and during off-site visits

4.1 Explain the policies and procedures of the learning environment in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness

 

 

4.2 Explain the correct procedures for recording and reporting accidents, incidents, injuries, signs of illness and other emergencies

 

 

5. Understand own role in assisting in the administration of medication

5.1 Outline the organisational policies and procedures for the management of the administration of medication

 

 

5.2 Describe own responsibilities and accountabilities in relation to the administration of medication

 

 

Assessment guidance

Delivery and assessment

4.1  Accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness eg:

  • accidents involving children, young people or adults; first aid incident

  • incidents could include: bomb scare, off-site evacuation, stranger on the premises, weapon incident, extreme weather conditions

  • emergencies such as fire, missing children or young people, life threatening allergy reaction, evacuation, security breach

  • illness could include recognising signs of illness such as fever, rashes or unconsciousness and taking appropriate action.

 

Assessment tasks STL3C2: Support health and safety in a learning environment

These non-mandatory tasks have been developed to meet the knowledge learning outcomes for this unit.

Task 1 links to learning outcome 1 (AC 1.1)

  • Produce a factsheet outlining legislation in relation to health and safety in learning environments.

Task 2 links to learning outcome 1 (AC 1.2, 1.3) and learning outcome 2 (AC 2.1)

  • Begin this task by giving examples of potential risks and hazards that might be found in a learning environment. The examples must include risks to health, safety and security, both in a learning environment or during off site visits.

  • Describe a minimum of four (4) factors to be taken into account when planning healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments and explain how health and safety is monitored and maintained in the learning environment.

Task 3 links to learning outcome 3 (AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)

Read the following scenarios before attempting the task.

Scenario 1

Marcus is on placement in your school whilst studying for his level 2 qualification. When he arrived at the school this morning he noticed that the outside climbing frame was very wet and slippery. Marcus realises immediately that this is a potential hazard. However, the weather forecast is for a sunny day despite the wet start to the morning.

What action should Marcus take? Should he report the hazard now or assume it will by dry by playtime?

Scenario 2

You are mentoring Myra, a new teaching assistant who is supporting in the year 6 class with you today. The children are using magnifying glasses for their group projects. It is a really hot stuffy day and the children in Myra’s group want to undertake their project outside. Myra comes to you for advice.

Consider your response.

How might you balance the choices of the children with health or safety requirements? What risks or hazards might there be?

  • Explain why it is important to take a balanced approach to risk management.

  • Explain the dilemmas between the rights and choices of children and young people and health and safety requirements.

Assessment tasks STL3C2: Support health and safety in a learning environment

  • Complete the following table to give examples of ways to support children and young people to assess and manage risk in a learning environment. Ensure different age ranges and different learning environments are covered.

Considering sharing this resource with colleagues in own setting.

Task 4 links to learning outcome 4 (AC4.1, 4.2) and learning outcome 5 (AC 5.1, 5.2)

  • Produce a resource pack for new members of the support team to help them understand how to respond to accidents, incidents, emergencies and signs of illness in the learning environment. Ensure the information includes an explanation of policies and procedures for responding to each of the following.

  • In addition, explain the correct procedures for recording and reporting:

    • accidents

    • incidents

    • emergencies

    • illness

    • in the learning environment and off-site visits

    • management of administration of medication, including a description of own responsibilities and accountabilities in relations to administration of medication.

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STL3C2: Support Health and Safety in a Learning Environment (A/616/5879)

Supporting health and safety in a learning environment is about making sure students, staff, and visitors are protected from harm while they are in a school or college setting. It involves being aware of risks in different areas such as classrooms, corridors, outdoor spaces, and practical learning environments, and taking steps to reduce those risks before accidents happen. Staff play an important role in spotting potential hazards, following safety procedures, and encouraging safe behaviour among learners. It also includes understanding emergency procedures like fire drills, reporting incidents properly, and making sure equipment and spaces are used correctly and safely. Overall, it is about creating a learning environment where people can focus on education without unnecessary risks.

  • Health and safety involves identifying and reducing risks in all areas of the learning environment
  • Staff must follow policies such as risk assessments, safeguarding procedures, and emergency plans
  • Safe use of equipment and resources is essential, especially in practical or high-activity settings
  • Reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns quickly helps prevent further incidents