This module provides information about the unique aspects of supervising, creating emotionally and physically healthy spaces, and carrying out care routines in a licensed school-age setting. Learning about out-of-school time best practices will allow each professional to provide the best possible care for school-age children, meeting their unique development needs. (3 hours)
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This module's information complements the guidance provided in Health and Safety Basics or Get Started with Center-based Care.
Objectives
- Explore health and safety best practices as implemented within the parameters of a variety of licensed SA/OST settings.
- Explain the importance of and offer examples for integrating youth voice into OST health and safety practices.
- Describe team strategies for intentional supervision and meeting your state's school-age regulations, including unique school-age care challenges like bathrooms, hallway transitions, outdoor learning times, bus transportation, and community excursions.
- Identify ways to increase the amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in the school-age program.
- Assess your OST program for emotionally healthy qualities and components.
- Practice creative problem-solving in order to meet some of the more challenging OST health and safety standards while maintaining the unique qualities of OST care and learning.
