1. Sue Hain, Lisa Olsson and Aimee Gilhooley
“Lets Try This”
Sue Hain, Lisa Olsson and Aimee Gilhooley

2. Aims of this Workshop
To develop knowledge and practical skills in the moving and handling of small children

3. Objectives
Explore the basic principles for handling children including the use of risk assessments
Increase understanding of current Scottish context for Small child handling
Provide opportunities for scenario based practical handling
Discuss and explore ‘non-standard moving and handling of small children

4. Good practice when Moving and Handling small children
Gain Consent
Consider personal space and dignity
Be aware of your own body language
Use appropriate communication
Always promote independence
Have empathy
Allow the child to initiate the movement
Move with the child
Try to keep the movement natural and fluid

5. Risk Assessment
T Task
I Individual Capacity
L Load
E Environment

6. Moving and Handling of Babies and Small Children
Background information
Evidence
Key drivers

7. Module Development Lead Person/Co-ordinator Identified
Draft module to be developed and circulated to contact list and SMHPS Monitor/Review group
Results connected and analysed
Training needs analysis Questionnaire to be sent out to developed contact list
Appropriate contact list for distribution of Training Needs Analysis to be developed ensuring wide range of organisations are represented
Moving and Handling Training Needs Analysis form to be developed for evidence gathering by review group
Review group to be formed from wide range of organisations
Lead Person/Co-ordinator Identified

8. Module G

9. Disclaimer
‘photos will be taken throughout the workshop in order to further enhance your learning experience’
If you would not like to be photographed please let one of the workshop leads know in advance.

10. Scenario one

11. Scenario one continued ….

12. Supporting a small child in sitting

13. Supporting small child to stand

14. Scenario two

15. Scenario three

16. Review of Aim
To develop knowledge and practical skills in the moving and handling of small children

17. Thank you for participating in today’s workshop
If you would like to provide any feedback or have any questions or queries relating to the workshop topic please use the contact form provided.