Foster Safety and Support

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Comfortable, secure spaces make children feel at ease trying new things, accepting fun challenges and focusing on what’s important: being a kid. Here are some ways that you can Foster Safety and Support at your space.

• Encourage, maintain, and support safe play.
  
  
• Regularly monitor and improve the safety of the space.
  
  
• Create routines that help children manage their emotions and feel safe and secure.
  
  
• Use soft furnishings and/or floor coverings in spaces created for very young children.
  
  
• Avoid blind spots and provide clear lines of sight between caregivers and children.
  
  
• Staff should encourage children and help them feel safe and supported in play and fun challenges.
  

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For the full list of strategies, click here!