Safe Learning Areas for your child

Below are some tips and guidelines for setting up Learning Areas to work with your children at home. 

Workstation

• Just like when at school, a home-based workstation could include an appropriate desk and chair 
• Lighting must also be sufficient, with minimal reflection or glare.

Breaks 

• Remember to have regular breaks throughout your Learning routine
• This includes standing to stretch and regular snack and meal breaks.

 Work environment

• Lighting is adequate for the tasks being performed (i.e. easy to see and comfortable on the eyes)
• Glare and reflection can be controlled
• Comfortable room temperature (i.e. I feel comfortable with the room temperature and air flow)
• The work environment must be free of hazards such as electrical cords, remembering not to overload powerpoints with adaptors etc
• It is recommended that families develop a plan for, and practice, evacuating from the home with their family members to ensure everyone is aware of what to do in an emergency.

Hygiene

We are encouraging all to practise good hygiene and this can be done by reminding your child to:

• cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
• put used tissues straight into the bin
• wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet
• use alcohol-based hand sanitisers
• avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces such as benchtops, desks and doorknobs
• increase the amount of fresh air available by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning.