EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted BASIC HYGIENE

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted A common problem Do these scenarios seem familiar? A child is sent home with sickness and/or diarrhoea A member of staff doesn’t come in because they have “food poisoning” There’s a “bug” going around

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted The causes Infections are most commonly spread by: people domestic animals contaminated (raw) food water.

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Lead by example Practitioners should help children, parents and staff understand what good hygiene practices look like by the way you manage: washing hands storing and preparing food illness coughs, sneezes and runny noses.

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Prevention Many hygiene problems can be avoided by: implementing good cleaning practices cleaning thoroughly using the correct method and products having a regular cleaning routine but being prepared to clean more often or more thoroughly if needed.

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Education Be a good role model to children, parents and other staff Show children how to wash their hands correctly with soap and water, and encourage them to teach others Ask the children to tell you if the bathroom needs attention Remind staff and children to use a tissue when coughing or sneezing

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Prevent cross-infection Ensure the exclusion period is strictly enforced – e.g. children and staff with diarrhoea and/or vomiting must be clear of symptoms for 48 hours before they can return.

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Did you know…? Cheap plastic gloves do not protect against infection – use unpowdered vinyl or latex gloves instead. Egg boxes and toilet roll tubes do not need to be microwaved before use – just make sure they look clean. Alcohol hand gels do not remove the need to wash hands regularly and properly – use only when soap and water is not available.

EYMP3 Promote welfare and well-being © Pearson Education Printing and photocopying permitted Activity To learn how to wash your hands thoroughly in just 15 seconds, visit the website below: g/howtowash.html