Aussie Childcare Network Forum

Q) List the seven key elements that need to be considered when planning the physical environment.



To maximise children’s engagement and level of positive experience and inclusive relationships,
an approved service needs to carefully consider physical layout and resources in the
environment, including:
• the location of the service
• the amount of space and how it is arranged and used for different groups and ages of
children
• access between indoor and outdoor environments
• arrangements within rooms
• the availability of a variety of furniture, equipment and resources
• the air quality
• internal and external noise levels
• visibility and design that facilitates effective supervision
• ventilation and access to natural light.



Not sure if these are the actual 7 elements, as there are more than 7 but was just wondering if I was on the right track!


Thanks

Many thanks

I just wanted to add that while I could not find a specific list of seven elements, the document "Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers" from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education (2010), page 21 was a big help for me, as it outlines seven key ideas relating to the physical environment, and I was able to break these down into their main elements

Brad0001 wrote:I just wanted to add that while I could not find a specific list of seven elements, the document "Play and Exploration for Infants and Toddlers" from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education (2010), page 21 was a big help for me, as it outlines seven key ideas relating to the physical environment, and I was able to break these down into their main elements

Really appreciate your suggestion for finding information for this question! It was hard to find anything about this question!

,
Lorina

When planning the physical environment there are seven key elements that need to be considered.

1. Safety
2. Aesthetics
3. Space
4. Storage and access to materials
5. Traffic
6. Furniture
7. Boundaries and dividers

pola wrote:When planning the physical environment there are seven key elements that need to be considered.

1. Safety
2. Aesthetics
3. Space
4. Storage and access to materials
5. Traffic
6. Furniture
7. Boundaries and dividers

Thank you!

,
Lorina