Policy Statement
We believe that high quality care and education is promoted by providing children with safe, clean, attractive, age and stage developmentally appropriate resources, toys and equipment. We aim to provide children with resources and equipment which help to consolidate and extend their knowledge, skills and interests.
Procedures
In order to achieve this, we:
· Provide play equipment and resources which are safe and – where applicable – conform to the BSEN safety standards or Toys Safety Regulations (1995);
· Provide a sufficient quantity of equipment and resources for the number of children;
· Provide resources which promote all areas of children’s learning and development, which may be child or adult led;
· Select books, equipment and resources which promote positive images of people of all races, cultures and abilities, are non-discriminatory and avoid racial and gender stereotyping;
· Provide play equipment and resources which promote continuity and progression, provide sufficient challenge and meet the needs and interests of all children;
· Provide made, natural and recycled materials which are clean, in good condition and safe for the children to use;
· Provide furniture which is suitable for children and furniture which is suitable for adults;
· Store and display resources and equipment where children can independently choose and select them;
· Check all resources and equipment regularly. We repair and clean, or replace any unsafe, worn out, dirty or damaged equipment;
· Provide adequate insurance cover for the Pre-School’s resources and equipment;
· Plan the provision of activities and appropriate resources so that a balance of familiar equipment and resources and new exciting challenges are offered.
· Play equipment is stored securely when not in use.