ICT linking to Licensing Criteria

Linking ICT to Licensing Criteria

Premises and facilities

PF4 A sufficient amount and variety of furniture and equipment is provided for children’s learning.

Health and safety

Hygiene

HS1 # Premises, furnishings, fittings and materials are kept free from harm. They need to be hygienic and in good condition.

Hazards and outings

HS12 Facilities are regularly monitored for any danger.

Accident records are used to identify hazards and there are attempts to remove the hazards for the safety of children. Consideration of hazards includes electrical appliances and equipment faults.

Documentation required:

A hazard control may depend on requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 but goes beyond the significant hazards to think about all hazards to children.

Reference:

Ministry of Education. (2009). Licensing Criteria for Early Childhood Education and Care Centres 2008 and Early Childhood Education Curriculum Framework. Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Government.