Moving and handling is defined as any transporting or supporting of a load – something which you will find yourself doing on an almost daily basis in an early years setting! Because of this frequency, moving and handling is something you need to understand. This course will look at how the body works when moving and handling and the legal background. It will also examine the importance of risk assessments and will ensure you know how to lift and lower safely and without injury.
The learning objectives for this course are as follows:
- To understand the body in relation to manual handling
- To understand the law around manual handling
- To understand the importance of risk assessments
- To know how to lift and lower safely
Moving and handling is defined as any transporting or supporting of a load – something which you will find yourself doing on an almost daily basis in an early years setting! Because of this frequency, moving and handling is something you need to understand. This course will look at how the body works when moving and handling and the legal background. It will also examine the importance of risk assessments and will ensure you know how to lift and lower safely and without injury.
The learning objectives for this course are as follows:
- To understand the body in relation to manual handling
- To understand the law around manual handling
- To understand the importance of risk assessments
- To know how to lift and lower safely
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Sue Asquith
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Overview
This online training course has been designed specifically for those providing Early Years training to staff working in Childcare. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Moving and Handling in Early Years Settings.
Interactive Video Lessons
Subjects covered include:
- The Importance of Back Care
- Legal Background
- Risk Assessments
- The Spine
- The Causes of Back Pain
- Safe Moving Principles
- Lifting and Moving Children
- Lifting and Moving Equipment
- Ergonomics and Training
Sue Asquith
Sue has worked in affiliation with her local authority and children centres, on several DfE funded projects, as well as winning local authority bids to provide support and deliver training. She delivers key note speeches, seminars and workshops at conferences around the world, on Early Years TV and was one of the judges for the Nursery World Awards 2022. Sue lent her expert guidance in the creation of all of our Childcare courses, including; Child Development, Safeguarding, and Welfare courses.Â
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