Yes! And we’re have to able to attract those highly skilled support staff who are so essential. Currently Aldi pays more. I have interviewed 3 times now for a SEND TA with no success.

Yes - far too many children are expected to do things they are developmentally not ready for, and we wonder why so many present with additional needs!

You have to be vigilant in an outdoor playground but in soft play you know they can’t get out, fall on hard surfaces etc

If I have a 10 hour day with them the couple of hours in soft play are my break for coffee and a book!

They take their shoes off - I tell them where I am if they want me and they are off! At 74 yrs I simply couldn’t keep up with them! I used to go in when the 2 yr old refused to stay in the baby area because he needed me but was thrilled when I wasn’t needed!

I engage if they come out for a drink or a rest but I would get very bored just sitting there - it isn’t even as if I can see them. I only go in very poor weather- outdoor playgrounds you can see them and they often involve me and are much better all round.

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