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146 TOPIC 9 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
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Play Area
ChildrenÊs outdoor play area should be free of hazards and designed such that adults can supervise the children all the time. Playground should be designed in such a way that teachers and staff can observe the children easily. Appropriate playground surface lowers the risk of injury when children plunge or tumble. Thus, a safe play area for children should have the following criteria:
(i) The ground should be designed with soft surfing or impact absorbing surface;
(ii) The surface has to be free of broken glass, rocks or trash;
(iii) The area should be cleared of anything that may cause children to trip and fall;
(iv) The height of swings, slides or other equipment must be at a safe distance from the ground; and
(v) Elevated platforms should have hand rails.
Figure 9.4: ChildrenÊs outdoor play area should free of hazards
Source: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/providers/ regulation/pracnotesnatenvph.pdf
Equipment
Outdoor equipment has to be in good condition and there should be no rust, cracks, loose pieces, and exposed nails or screws. Playgrounds should
(c)
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