mu 2.8 contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people © laser...
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MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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CREATING A RESOURCE BANK
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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Why have a resource bank?
● To ensure a good selection of resources and activities for children and young people
● To help colleagues know what is available
● To provide ideas of how resources could be used
● To identify any gaps and prioritise future purchases
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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What are you looking for?
An effective resource bank reflects:● the age range of those using the resources● the developmental needs of those using them● equality, diversity and anti-discrimination● the setting and local community ● up-to-date ideas and concepts● attempts to select items that can be adapted for a variety of activities.
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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Identifying resource gaps
Gaps can be identified:● when setting out specific activities● when planning for a theme● during a resource audit● when a child’s special needs are identified● after staff have received training in an area of learning or interest.
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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Free stuff
There are a wide variety of places to find free resources:● Posters, activities, games etc. can be found using the internet.● Many companies and charities also offer free resources.● National newspapers and magazines regularly give away DVDs, CDs
etc. which may be useful.
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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Extending resources
Almost any activity can be extended with a little imagination and careful planning.● Choose resources that
obviously have more than one use.
● Consider how to encourage the wider use of the senses.
● Consider whether the activity or resource might be used for more than one purpose with a little imagination.
MU 2.8 Contribute to the support of positive environments for children and young people
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Activity
Create a table using the following headings:
Start your own bank of resources which can be added to throughout your course.
Resource Main use Other possible uses
Age range / development
stage