Managed Service on behalf of
Indoor Quiet &
Reflective Areas
An effective ‘
Indoor Quiet & Reflective Area’ would include many
features. This should:
- Be positioned in an area which is least
likely to be disturbed.
- Be arranged as an enclosed area with
the use of drapes or canopies.
- Be arranged so that it is comfortable, cosy,
secure and inviting to all children and adults.
- Contain soft flooring with suitable seating
such as cushions or beanbags.
- Include comforting fabrics and blankets for
children to cocoon themselves within.
- Cater for calming, multi-sensory experiences
by providing minimal, yet carefully, planned quality
resources which explore sound, colour, smell and
touch.
- Comprise continuous provision such
as;
- Atmospheric and relaxing music
- Light projection
- Bubble tubes
- Natural scented objects such as fir cones
- Tactile objects which promote curiosity and
discovery
- Books where positive and special experiences at setting and
home are shared through updated photographs
- Persona dolls or animals.
- Be enhanced according to children’s
interests, possible themes and observations with pictures, books
and resources which explore emotions.
- Have established routines to ensure that
children know how, and when, to use the area. For example, children
may;
- remove their shoes as a mark of respect
- understand numbers of access by displayed footprints
- be responsible for initiating the sound and light
systems.
- Have opportunities for planned small group or
individual work where adults model effective use of this area.