Health and safety practices criterion 11
All practicable steps are taken to ensure that noise levels in any ECE Activity Room do not unduly interfere with normal speech and/or communication, or cause any child attending distress or harm.
Related to clause 46(1)(a) of standard.
Rationale/Intent:
The criterion aims to uphold the health and wellbeing of children by ensuring that steps are taken when necessary to manage high noise levels in day to day operation (as in the case of ongoing construction next to the Activity Room).