Describe the Concept of Safe Play

The concept of safe play is the responsibility of the principal carer (teacher / child minder). A continual requirement to the extent of making sure that a safety check policy is in place and   that all equipment is looked after and well maintained regularly. It is extremely important and the responsibility of the carer, for the safety and wellbeing of children at all times and is something that should be taken very seriously. However, it is not possible even for the most diligent carer to prevent every possible incident and accidents do happen occasionally.
The concept of safe play regarding children of any age means the responsibility falls directly to the most senior (seniority in terms of qualifications and experience) or principle carer of the establishment in concern. For example in a nursery or day care type format, the responsibility lands on the most esteemed member of the hierarchy using whichever title that has been given; generally 'childminder' or ' group leader'. When the child moves further up in age they will also move up in the entertainment / child care group that is most appropriately in conjunction with their age group; for example school classes. Once starting school in the 'reception' or 'kindergarten' class, the role of responsibility increases to a higher professional capacity, as does the job criteria and experience level; this is the uniformed jump from 'childminder' to 'school teacher'. The child's safety level needs to be monitored more profusely as chances and possibilities for accidents become more prominent. This is in no way and bad reflection on the UK's primary education system, it is simply the logical progression of development that every child must go through while growing up, and with this progression come the need for more boundaries, restrictions and safety implement and procedures needing to be enforced. Example of how the move from a day nursery to an infant or primary school could be any or many of the following: the...