Explain Why It Is Important To Take A Balanced Approach To Risk Assessment

Children need to have opportunities to take some risks so that they are able to assess and manage risks as they grow into adulthood. If a child’s experiences of risk assessment and risk taking are limited, they will have difficulty in doing this. If a more balanced approach is taken and children are given more independence, then they are more likely to grow in confidence. They should be encouraged to think about risks for themselves and act