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Indoor and outdoor toys need to be age appropriate, any trips to local parks, playgroups have to be checked for safety: no animal faeces, syringes, equipment is in good order, appropriate fire exits. Children need the opportunity for physical play and rest, adequate space for children to learn through play whether it’s from simple car play to running around. All children need a form of rest from sleeping to simple story time, correct sleeping equipment for their age: babies to young toddlers have a cot/travel cot; toddlers have mobile mattress or bed depending on the setting with their own bedding. When a child is being collected if for any reason someone other than the parents/career are collecting then you need to be informed and a security measure needs to be in place, a photo of who’s collecting, a password that only yourself parent/ career and person collecting the child knows Suitable Equipment and Opportunities of Play All toys and equipment must relevant to the child’s age and stage of development and comply with BSEN benchmarks for safety. All indoor and outdoor toys will encourage children to learn to develop social skills, physical skills, intellect and emotion. All of these aim to extend culture awareness and self-esteem. Equipment being used for example high chairs, car seats, buggies; bed linen will be of good quality. Each child must have their