Our "Climber" needs support!
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:36 pm
Hello Everybody,
I am currently working at a long day care centre in NSW.
We have an issue with our climbing 4 year old that we are having a bit of difficulty resolving!
This child absolutely loves climbing on pretty much anything. The trees, balancing beams and even the poles for the shade cloth.
I am absolutely all for climbing i did it as a child and also as it is something he enjoys to do, and i am constantly battled with other staff and the director saying that he isn't allowed to climb and that it is too unsafe.
Even with supervision from an educator we are still being refused.
I have tried to come up with creative ideas that allow him to climb and keep the staff happy at the same time...
we have tried several different obstacle course and climbing equipment and jumping beam set ups but none has satisfied his need and he is straight back to climbing the trees and poles.
I also looked into getting rope ladders to attach to the shade cloth. But was just recently told that we were not allowed to get one as it needs to be secured to a frame due to regulations and restrictions ,and that the space in our yard is an issue.
I am so completely lost in this situation and i am hoping that all your creative minds will help me with some ideas!
Thanks in advance
I am currently working at a long day care centre in NSW.
We have an issue with our climbing 4 year old that we are having a bit of difficulty resolving!
This child absolutely loves climbing on pretty much anything. The trees, balancing beams and even the poles for the shade cloth.
I am absolutely all for climbing i did it as a child and also as it is something he enjoys to do, and i am constantly battled with other staff and the director saying that he isn't allowed to climb and that it is too unsafe.
Even with supervision from an educator we are still being refused.
I have tried to come up with creative ideas that allow him to climb and keep the staff happy at the same time...
we have tried several different obstacle course and climbing equipment and jumping beam set ups but none has satisfied his need and he is straight back to climbing the trees and poles.
I also looked into getting rope ladders to attach to the shade cloth. But was just recently told that we were not allowed to get one as it needs to be secured to a frame due to regulations and restrictions ,and that the space in our yard is an issue.
I am so completely lost in this situation and i am hoping that all your creative minds will help me with some ideas!
Thanks in advance
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