Safety

Physical safety:

• Spaces should be well-ventilated and allow for freedom of movement to prevent accidents.

Child protection:

• Zero Tolerance: Absolute avoidance of scolding, hitting, or didactic/authoritative measures.
• Have a Child Protection Policy in place and ensure that the information is displayed.
• The facilitator acts as a "buffer" and protector, especially for children who may experience violence in other settings.

Emotional safety:

• Create a "democratic" and "nurturing" environment where no child is excluded based on caste, gender, or religion.
• Ensure there are no comparisons between children (e.g., "why aren't you as bright as him?") to prevent stress.
• Avoid positive or negative validations so there's no concerns of partiality or bias