If we follow a no-risk, rigid strategy for a children's curriculum in the early years we could create a sterile, boring environment aimed at average ability children, giving staff little room for creativity and expression.
It may be easier to administer, but it would surely not be in the interests of the individual child. Children are all different and though they require consistent management, their likes, dislikes, needs and concerns are all varied.
There are lots of issues in early years settings that require close adherence to legislation - health and safety requirements and employment legislation being good examples - but there is also real scope for encouraging staff to be responsive to using different skills and tailoring settings to local needs.
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