School Age Safety Flashcards
1
Q
What are the recommendations for children to stay home alone? According to Martha Scully.
A
- common sense
- how mature the child is
- how long and frequent child will be left alone
- are there trusted and responsible adults nearby
- is the child ready for safety rules and emergencies
- can the child follow rules?
2
Q
How do we determine that a child can go home alone?
A
- readiness and safety factor
- developmentally ready
- available support for child at home
3
Q
What are the policies when releasing children?
A
- children must be released to authorized individuals
2. written agreement between program and parents
4
Q
What happens when no one comes to pick up a child?
A
- contact adults listed on emergency contact
2. contact child protection agency
5
Q
Identify signs a child may be experiencing stress.
A
- may not always use their words
- experience difficulty sleeping
- demonstrate aggression
- may become clingy or fearful in situations
- emotions are manifested in behaviour
- may appear to have lost recently acquired skills
6
Q
What are some potential stressors a child may experience?
A
- parents divorcing
- puberty
- sports loss
- current events (war, media coverage)
- death of loved ones
- peer pressure
7
Q
How do boys bully?
A
- usually physical
2. bullying usually done in the open, shows position in group
8
Q
How do girls bully?
A
- more sexual
- relational aggression
- undermining social relations (exclusion by telling others not to play with them)
9
Q
Describe the role of the ECE when protecting children from online predators.
A
- discuss the risks of dealing with strangers and disclosing personal information
- monitor content in cooperation with parents
- meeting with parents and discussing risks
- posting awareness banners on classroom walls
- determine what children should browse while at school
