Print, cut along the dashed lines, laminate and clip one to every educator's lanyard. Each card names the zone that educator is actively supervising — children, families and assessors can see supervision in action at a glance.
Use one set per session: at each handover, educators swap cards so the worn card always matches the zone they are watching.
Sandpit
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Digging, filling, hauling — scan for digging deep and throwing sand.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Softfall
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Climbing, sliding, landing — position where you can see every landing zone.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Play area
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Open play, ball games, running — keep the whole space in view.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Water play
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Close and constant — stay within arm's reach of the water at all times.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Climbing equipment
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: One educator at the structure; count heads on and off.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Bike track / scooters
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Watch direction changes and crossings; hold the entry gate.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Quiet corner
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Rest, books, calm-down space — check in regularly but don't hover.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Art & craft
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Scissors, glue, small parts — tools counted out and counted back.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Eating area
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Supervise every table; watch for choking, allergies and spills.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Bathroom / transitions
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Line-ups, doors and floors — position at the doorway, not inside.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Gate & entry
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Arrivals, departures and sign-in — nobody passes without being seen.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Your zone
Active supervision zone
Educator
Session / time
Watch for: Write your own zone — e.g. veranda, mud kitchen, group time.
Handover: swap your card at each session change
Works alongside the active supervision roster. Wearing a named zone supports NQS Quality Area 2 (Element 2.2.1 Supervision) and Quality Area 4 — Staffing arrangements, and gives your service visible evidence of supervision practice at assessment and rating.
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