What is an
Enabling Environment?
By: Sophie Booth
Enabling environments is a term that is often
used in the early years, it is essential
that you are aware of effect the
environment has on children’s development
and how to create an enabling environment
in your own setting.
The environments where children play
and learn have an instrumental role in
supporting and extending children’s
development and learning. It is essential
that when children come into the setting
they have are comfortable and feel safe and
secure, both physically and emotionally. In
an enabling environment children are able
to explore and investigate their setting
and discover what they can see, hear,
touch, move and change. An enabling
environment
needs
variety
and
opportunities for meaningful play and
positive interactions with other children
and adults. It is essential that children’s
independence is fostered and curiosity is
encouraged to promote children’s learning.
When creating an enabling environment the
child should be at the centre of the process
and their development needs and play
interest should be considered. An enabling
environment should offer children an
assortment of different areas for play, a quiet
space to relax, and space to move freely.
Resources should be age appropriate yet still
provide challenge and stimulation.
If you would like to learn more about the
impact of the environment on a child’s
learning and development and discover
how to create a successful learning
environment in your setting join us at for
our CPD on the 30th August. For more
information please contact us at
[email protected] or visit our website
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upcoming training.
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