
Children of the same age can have different sleep patterns, which Nominated Supervisors and Educators need to consider within the Service. Premises designed to facilitate supervisionĮducation and care service must have policies and proceduresĬhildren have different sleep, rest and relaxation needs. Premises, furniture and equipment to be safe, clean and in good repair We at First Idea Family Day Care Services ensure that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that the needs for sleep and rest of children being educated and cared for by the service are met, having regard to the ages, development stages and individual needs of the children.Ī compliance direction may be issued for failure to comply with sub regulation (1)Įducation and Care Services National Regulations Children (Education and Care Services) National Law NSW Premises, furniture and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained The design of the facilities is appropriate for the operation of a service 2.2.1Īt all times, reasonable precautions and adequate supervision ensure children are protected from harm and hazard This environment will also be well supervised ensuring all children feel secure. Our objective is to meet these needs by providing a comfortable, relaxing and safe space to enable their bodies to rest. These guidelines will apply to the Approved provider, nominated supervisor, certified supervisor, educators, staff, students on placement, volunteers, parents, children and others attending the service.Īll children have individual sleep and rest requirements. These strategies reinforce children’s rights to quality education and care in an environment that provides for their health and safety. Effective sleep and rest practices support each child’s wellbeing and comfort and include appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for sleep, rest and relaxation (Element 2.1.1). To ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of children attending education and care services.
