1 Are you committed to the creation of a beautiful environment?
2 Do you need all of your 'stuff'?
3 Can you make better use of natural materials?
4 Are resources freely available and accessible to children?
5 Can you create small, private spaces in your setting?
6 Does your environment appeal to the senses - screens, fabrics, mirrors, music and aromas?
7 Do the colours that you use create a varied environment? Are the colours predominantly delicate and unobtrusive, leaving room for colourful objects and people?
8 Can you provide a variety of lighting? Dimmed, focused, uplighting?
9 Can you alter levels and viewpoints? Can you provide raised seating, platforms, peepholes?
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