Case Study 4

Keeping children safe is a responsibility that must be shared by the whole team. It requires a commitment to maintaining compliance to policies and procedures and remaining constantly vigilant to potential safety issues.

Look at the photographs of the various equipment and in relation to safety:

a.identity the age group for which it is most suitable

b.Identify any specific safety issues that would need to be taken into account when making the equipment available to children

a.foam threading pieces

Age group

Safety issues

b.small cubes and craft sticks

Age group:

Safety issues:

c.wooden shapes

Age group:

Safety issues:

d.scissors

Age group:

Safety issues:

e.play dough

Age group:

Safety issues:

f.small building blocks

Age group:

Safety issues: