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Be able to support the provision of environments and services that promote the development of children or young people

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‘What makes an environment ‘enabling’?’ from the Early Years Alliance.

An enabling environment is a rich and varied space where risks are minimised and well managed, and children and young people are protected from harm and abuse.

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This article on the Teach Early Years website looks at ‘How to create spaces that boost learning’. Is your environment accessible. Does it make those you work with feel safe and secure?
The Fiesta Crafts website contains useful answers to the question ‘How does outdoor play help social development?’
These resources on the Young Minds website are designed to support you to work better with young people.
‘Six key principles for effective youth services’ is a chapter of 'Bright Futures: our vision for youth services' – the Local Government Association's long-term vision for youth services and provision. How does your setting perform against each principle?
Click on the link to read ‘Elevating the role of the outdoor environment for adolescent wellbeing in everyday life’ by M Wales, F Mårtensson, E Hoff, and M Jansson. Do you agree that everyday outdoor environments promote the wellbeing of adolescents? How does your setting use the outdoors?

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