South Gloucestershire Play Policy Objectives:
Objective One: The provision extends the choice and control that children have over their play, the freedom they enjoy and the satisfaction they gain from it.
Objective Two: The provision recognises the child’s need to test boundaries and responds positively to that need.
Objective Three: The provision manages the balance between children and young people’s need and want to play and the need to keep them from being exposed to unacceptable risks of death or serious injury.
Objective Four: The provision maximises the range of play opportunities.
Objective Five: The provision fosters independence and self-esteem.
Objective Six: The provision fosters children’s respect for others and offers opportunities for social interaction.
Objective Seven: The provision fosters the child’s well-being, healthy growth and development, knowledge and understanding, creativity and capacity to learn.