If parents request that their child be woken early, but the child is still tired, it's important to balance the parents' preferences with the child's well-being.
Educators in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings are guided by the Education and Care Services National Regulations and their service's specific policies regarding sleep and rest.
These regulations emphasise that children's individual needs, including their sleep and rest requirements, must be respected and met. While there isn't a blanket rule about waking children up, educators are expected to consider each child's age, developmental stage, and individual needs.
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Educators in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings are guided by the Education and Care Services National Regulations and their service's specific policies regarding sleep and rest.
These regulations emphasise that children's individual needs, including their sleep and rest requirements, must be respected and met. While there isn't a blanket rule about waking children up, educators are expected to consider each child's age, developmental stage, and individual needs.
Read More: Child's Sleep Needs
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