3.1 Explain The Importance Of Outdoor Play Equipment For Children

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It is important that there are areas within a setting that stimulate children. This is because outdoor environments which include equipment to support the outdoors are more beneficial for children and young people."Outdoor play equipment can help children to learn to push their boundaries and become good at risk assessment. It also teaches them to explore new games and become confident in learning to try new things without being guided by adults." Fawns accessed on 13/02/18 Within my setting they have a climbing frame which is allocated upon grass which children can use when outdoors. My setting also has markings on the floor which help children with their numbers. There is also a shed full of equipment such as bikes and scooters.

A weakness of CAF is that consent from a parent is needed before the process can take place. "Parent or carer has to give their consent for a CAF to be undertaken." Barnet accessed on 12/02/18 Due to this practitioners may not be able to meet a child's needs due to them not being able to identify the needs due to not having consent for a CAF to take place. When doing this practitioners can not involve other agencies or services to help met the child's needs as the parent or carer also has to state who the CAF can be shared with. "Parents or carers....agree with whom the CAF
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“Practitioners across a range of services have engaged in the CAF process." Thurrock accessed on 12/02/18 This will help to met a variety of needs as its best so that there are positive outcomes for children and young people. This will also lower the amount of time it takes for referrals to be made for the child or young person. Within my practice the more practitioner's involved within a tasks or situation the more knowledge is provided so therefore the best advice can be given. When this happens issues and situations can be solved

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