The organisation of space in an early years setting often is not given the attention it deserves, argues Lena Engel, but the curriculum will provide the best guidelines
As homes and gardens reflect their owners' tastes, so the use of space and equipment in early years settings reflects the taste of staff. Manufacturers offer little guidance about how to place their early years equipment in a setting, while early years training largely ignores the importance of creating a secure and comfortable learning environment for children. Not surprisingly, early years practitioners often find it difficult to use space effectively. What is space?
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