Hi this has only just come through along with about 6 other posts!  Not sure what is going on!  Have you had officially moving and handling training from a provider?  in Essex we usually recommend this and staff are also given specific hoist training if needed, whilst the OT/Physio demonstrates any specific transfers etc (they don't call it "training").

When we teach manual handling for EY settings we demonstrate a technique for moving a child from the floor which involves two people and a lot of sliding!

One adult sits on the floor with the child and moves them into a sitting position, they then slide the child up on to their thigh.  the second adult is sitting on a low stool or chair and comes close to the floor adult and straightens their leg closest to the child.  Together they slide the child from thigh (on floor) up the leg of seated adult; floor adult guides hips and seated adult holds around ribs.  Once they are on the lap of the seated adult they can then stand or pass the child to the floor adult who is now standing - or they can complete the transfer into seating etc, from their seated position.

It sounds complicated and it would be easier to see if we videoed the technique.  We have training running soon, I'll ask the delegates if they mind being videoed.

Message me directly if you want it videoed

Julie

Good morning

The first thing to consider is how to avoid manual handling. Moving and Handling is a much better description for the type of advice you need about transfers.

The second consideration is how the weight and particular needs, e.g. brittle bones, of the child will affect the transfer. My recommendation is to seek the advice of a specialist physiotherapist who is experienced in moving and handling children with special needs and disabilities. He or she will be able to provide the training and specific guidance that all your staff should follow when transferring this child. Finally, ensure the guidance is in the child’s care plan.

Good question and good luck!

Harry

I am the manual handling trainer for our school. You should have a moving and handling policy that will cover all this for you. It's part of Health and Safety at Work act under Manual Handling Operations regulations. If you look at the Health and Safety Executive website there is some advice on there about moving and handling.

There are guidelines for safe moving and handling of children. Up to 13kgs - 1 person lift, 13kgs to 21kgs - 2 person lift, over 21kgs - use a hoist.  Each pupil should have a moving and handling risk assessment is they need to be handled physically.

Hope this helps?

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