Water play supervision question

[Endersbee.K]

I've just come across a question in my assignment

" During the morning you decide to include water play as an experience. What will you need to consider with regards to supervision?"

I've been working in childcare for a few years and I always thought there was a Reg that said water play must be supervised by an employed staff member over the age of 18. but I can't find anything in the (WA) Reg book that confirms that.

is there a specific Regulation about water play? (I'd like to reference my question properly)

[Lorina]

Within the National Regulation it doesn't state the ratio requirements/exact requirements for water play however it does say:

Regulation 168(2)(a) Policies and procedures are required in relation to health and safety, including matters relating to: water safety

So, centres need to come up with their own policy in regards to water safety.

Here is some more information on Supervision that you may find useful for your question:

Supervision In Children's Services

Hope this helps!

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Lorina