International Day of Families celebrates the importance of families in society. It highlights the vital role families play in nurturing individuals and communities, promoting social cohesion, and contributing to overall well-being. Families come in all shapes and sizes, encompassing various cultural backgrounds, traditions, and structures. International Day of Families is a time to celebrate this diversity and recognise that the essence of family extends beyond biological ties.
How could you become more aware of each family’s cultural perspectives?
Are you aware of each family’s goals for their child and are you working towards these together?
How are differences between a family’s child rearing practices and the service’s policies respected?
Cut-out tables allow children to participate in group activities and mealtimes in either seated or standing positions.
They are also designed to support children requiring the use of additional specialist equipment such as supportive seating and standing frames.
Tables can be raised or lowered.
Supports access and participation
Can be used for individual and/or group experiences
Educators should consult with therapists and parents about appropriate timeframes when using the chair
The Cap Tilt-in-Space chair is a chair that can grow and adapt for the child, using manual adjustments and tilt functions.
The chair encourages rest-sit-stand positioning while maintaining support.
The Wheelie Stool can be used by adults supporting children with a disability, to allow them to move closer to the child to assist with an activity. The seat is ergonomically-designed for user comfort.
The Firefly Scooot Mobility Rider has three modes. It enables the child to crawl with tummy support, to scoot along using their legs while sitting upright or, when the wheels are attached, to self-propel using their arms.
This equipment is designed for children aged between 2 and 6 years.
