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Originally Posted by jessica
Hi, could anyone provide some guidance for K2D22: How to adapt the environment to ensure safety for children, according to their age, needs and abilities. I have already done the bit about taking into account disabilities or special educational needs. Thank you x
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Hi Jessica,
What bit are you looking for then?
Have you remembered the safety aspect?
such as perhaps ( as I have done) moving locks on the inside of the toilets to adult height so children can't lock themselves in.
making sure if you have glass panel doors either replacing them with wooden ones or using safety glass if light is needed.
using table corner protectors so children don't catch their heads, door 'sponges' to prevent trapped fingers and socket covers.
Making sure that children can't access rooms - i.e. the kitchen - if there isn't a lock, a bolt at the top of the door keeps children out.
Making sure the toys and equipment are adapted to children's ages, needs and abilities i.e. tables - 2 year olds will need shorter tables than 4 year olds. Younger smaller children trying to get on chairs that are too high to sit at tables that are too high can cause accidents.
Try and go around your setting in your mind and see where you have adapted it or where you could make it safer by adapting.
Don't forget to think of how you could adapt the outside play area.
I hope this helps a little.