Unit 7 Support children’s play in early years

Learning Outcomes LO2 Understand children’s rights in relation to play. AC 2.1 Identify the rights of children in relation to play as detailed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. AC 2.2 Explain how settings meet the right for children to play.

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2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1) Time: 15 mins Using the letters of your first name, list what you feel you have the right to. For example: S – space A – affection R – relaxation A – acceptance H – happiness.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1) UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ‘The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the rights of every person under 18 and how those rights should be met.’ Extract taken from: UNICEF’s - A Better Life For Everyone http://www.unicef.org.uk/Documents/Publication-pdfs/betterlifeleaflet2012_press.pdf

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1) UN Convention on the Rights of the Child The UNCRC is broken down in to 54 Articles, and Article 31 states: ‘Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.’ This article clearly states that every child has the right to play.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Children will be given plenty of opportunities in the setting to sit and have quiet time. All settings will have a quiet area or a book corner where children can freely choose to go and sit. Practitioners will plan quieter activities throughout the day where children are encouraged to sit down – this could include circle time or story time.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Time: 15 mins Article 31 states that children have the right to relax. Describe how your setting encourages children to stop and have some quiet time during the session. Consider: The routine of the session Quiet, comfortable areas Encouraging children to sit down at an activity Why is it important for children to have time to stop running around or working hard? Learners should review their setting’s areas for quiet time. Learners may feel that the routine of the session does not allow for quiet time and this can be further discussed.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) UN Convention on the Rights of the Child As previously discussed, every child has the right to play. All settings will provide a wide range of activities and experiences for children to play. Children will have opportunities to play alone or together with others.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Time: 20 mins Look at Article 31 of the UNCRC, and explain how your setting provides opportunities for children to take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. Consider: Planned activities Spontaneous experiences The wider community Involving parents/carers. Learners should discuss a range of cultural and creative activities offered in their setting. This activity will support learners to link this provision to Article 31.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) UN Convention on the Rights of the Child All settings will promote equality and diversity in all they do. A setting that provides a diverse range of activities and experiences will be supporting the rights of the child as stated in Article 31.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Cultural & artistic activities Festivals Music Dance Role play Cooking Creative play

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Time: 15 mins Discuss how you feel your setting could improve on either the provision of relaxation or cultural and artistic activities. Consider: The age and stage of the children The layout of the setting Equipment Resources The skills and abilities of the practitioners. Further to the previous activities, learners should discuss where and how improvements could be made. This could include: Better soft seating in the book corner More space for children to relax More visitors to the setting to share cultural experiences A better range of art materials.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Time: 20 mins There are many short video clips available that explain the UNCRC. Insert ‘UNCRC’ in to the search bar of a video site and choose two short videos to watch. For each one consider: Who is it aimed at? What age is it suitable for? Does it get the message of the UNCRC across to you? Which one would you recommend and why? There are many 2- or 3-minute videos available to view, and many are narrated by children. Learners should research and review two. These findings could be shared with the whole group.

2. Understand children’s rights in relation to play (2.1, 2.2) Time: 15 mins Create an A4 poster showing Article 31 of the UNCRC. Include: The actual wording of Article 31 How each area can be met within the setting How your setting provides for Article 31 How each area can be met outside the setting. This could be in the form of a spider diagram and learners could share their ideas once completed.

Summary All children have the right to play. The UNCRC supports the rights of children to play and relax. Settings will meet the requirements of Article 31 by providing a range of opportunities and activities for children to play.

Plenary What does UNCRC stand for? Article 31 states that children have the right to what four things? Describe three activities from your setting that support Article 31.