1.2 Explain The Importance Of Routine In Children

Routines are important to keep children safe as routine provide a consistent and predictable flow of what happens when. Consistent routines in a child’s life allows them to have stability and structure. In my setting there is a clear routine for the dropping off and collecting a child.

When children arrive the routine is for them to be signed in by their parent on the sheet provided by the EYPs, the parent/carer then talks to the key person and discusses any concerns or key information which needs to be shared. The parent then helps the child to find their name on the peg rack and put their bag onto their section; in my nursery they don’t provide breakfast so when the parent leaves there is free play time. My nursery uses this routine so that

In relation to the title, it is important that EYPs follow this routine in order to safeguard the well-being of the child and prevent them from infection. The routine on my placement setting is that a child’s nappy should be checked when they arrive to nursery and if it needs to be changed then this should be done immediately; whereas if it doesn’t need changed it should be noted on a chart that they have. When a child needs to be changed they should be; the child should only be changed by their key person and anyone who changes the nappy should have a DBS checked passed. When an EYP changes a nappy it must be recorded on a sheet, the EYPs use a code (W = wet and BM = Bowel movement), the time and who changed the nappy. When an EYP changes a nappy they should wear a disposable apron and gloves, which should be disposed of after they have done a change. When the EYP changes the nappy a new sheet of blue roll must be placed on the changing mat; this must be replaced once the mat has been sprayed with anti-bacterial spray. EYPs must wash their hands after every nappy change. The EYP must use a child’s own products which the parent/carers have provided as this protects the child. For example, if a child had an allergy to certain skin products then they must bring their own as without doing this it could put the child at risk of an allergic reaction. An EYP must have all products to hand when changing the nappy and have the child securely on the mat; children must never be left alone on the mat as this could jeopardise their safety as they could fall off and injure