To think this can't be true about play centres?

[JamesMiddletonsMarshmallows]

Seen this this morning on Facebook from a trampoline park/soft play centre - surely it can't be true? Too many safeguarding issues - My kids are 5 and 8 and I wouldn't leave them alone inside a play centre. I'd sit in the cafe/seating area and look out for them but parents can't possibly be expected to leave their 4+ year olds (they clarify in the comments that it only applies to kids 4 and over) alone?

[ParadiseLaundry]

Actually this particular venue has recently opened day care/nursery facilities on site so that may be how some of the staff have DBS checks.

[Butwasitherdriveway]

Soft plays which carer for young ones in an inside space where the parents cant see them is very different from a teenager stood on the side of a trampoline.

[MrsAvocet]

how is it any different to being in Tesco?
Possibly because people tendcto be moving around in Tesco rather than remaining close to the same people, or maybe it's because there aren't people exercising and breathing heavily in supermarkets?
I don't really know, but whatever the reason if that is what the Covid restrictions for that sector are, then the venue is obligated to follow them.
Why do I have to tell parents who could perfectly legally meet up with each other in one of their gardens that they can't interact with each other whilst watching their kids at the sports club I run? It seems nonsensical to me - the rule of 6 and 2m distancing should apply. But regardless of what I think I have to follow the rules to ensure that we are operating legally and our insurance is valid. I would imagine the same applies to the trampolining place and many other venues. It's very unlikely that any business or voluntary group would be following these rules if they didn't have to.

[Kottbullar]

Teenagers now as opposed to a few years ago are now somewhat...different.

I referreed an argument /fight between two teenagers recently. 17 year olds. If I shut my eyes it sounded like toddlers.

If they're treated like toddlers it's no wonder really.

My older two are 21 and 17. They're mature and responsible, capable of looking after their younger siblings and cousins. DC1 was a lifeguard at 16 and DC2 has helped out at cub camps since he was 14.

[Devlesko]

We have play streets in our area as people can't afford soft play and indoor activities for their kids. We don't really have them.
The kids go out and play just like we used to do in the 60's/ 70's.
Delivery drivers don't like it when they can't drive up the streets during certain hours, but the kids are safe.
It looks like something from an old documentary. If you gave them old toys you wouldn't tell the difference

[Butwasitherdriveway]

@Kottbullar

Teenagers now as opposed to a few years ago are now somewhat...different.

I referreed an argument /fight between two teenagers recently. 17 year olds. If I shut my eyes it sounded like toddlers.

If they're treated like toddlers it's no wonder really.

My older two are 21 and 17. They're mature and responsible, capable of looking after their younger siblings and cousins. DC1 was a lifeguard at 16 and DC2 has helped out at cub camps since he was 14.

Great

[Kottbullar]

@Butwasitherdriveway
Great

Awww thanks

[Butwasitherdriveway]

[quote Kottbullar]@Butwasitherdriveway
Great

Awww thanks [/quote]
🤣
Seriouslu though. Just because yours are mature good eggs doesn't mean everyone is. And it's not always to do with parenting.

[JellyBabiesFan]

Its a sad state of affairs when this is considered a safeguading issue.

Staff will have been checked, vetted and trained. They will have your emergency contact details. Where is the issue?

[Kottbullar]

Just because yours are mature good eggs doesn't mean everyone is. And it's not always to do with parenting.

I understand and I know it's not always down to parenting but surely what you're saying works the other way too. Just because some aren't as mature it's not true of all of them.
Sweeping statements like "Teenagers now as opposed to a few years ago are now somewhat...different." aren't especially helpful.
The first thing I was told at the 'parenting your teen' course I attended when my first was coming up to 13 was that if we expect our teenagers to be the typical 'Kevin', stroppy and argumentative why should we be surprised and in many cases annoyed or appalled when they live up to that expectation?

[Tal45]

The staff would be trained/dbs checked in the same way they would be for an after school sports club. They would not be allowed to do this unless every single person was dbs (you can't even volunteer at a school or be on a PTA committee without a dbs). There would also have to be at least one trained first aider there.
It's no different to sending your child to any other sports club IMO.

[Butwasitherdriveway]

@Kottbullar

Just because yours are mature good eggs doesn't mean everyone is. And it's not always to do with parenting.

I understand and I know it's not always down to parenting but surely what you're saying works the other way too. Just because some aren't as mature it's not true of all of them.
Sweeping statements like "Teenagers now as opposed to a few years ago are now somewhat...different." aren't especially helpful.
The first thing I was told at the 'parenting your teen' course I attended when my first was coming up to 13 was that if we expect our teenagers to be the typical 'Kevin', stroppy and argumentative why should we be surprised and in many cases annoyed or appalled when they live up to that expectation?

Yes but they are different.
I don't mean that they are stroppy or rude or anything like that. I work with them

I mean they are living in completely different times to say, my parents.

[TwinMum20177]

@JamesMiddletonsMarshmallows

Seen this this morning on Facebook from a trampoline park/soft play centre - surely it can't be true? Too many safeguarding issues - My kids are 5 and 8 and I wouldn't leave them alone inside a play centre. I'd sit in the cafe/seating area and look out for them but parents can't possibly be expected to leave their 4+ year olds (they clarify in the comments that it only applies to kids 4 and over) alone?

Are you going to remove this now the issue has been rectified for this particular business instead of allowing it to be slated? This is my local trampoline centre/soft play and I know it has struggled a lot and just wanted to bring a smile to SOME children’s faces sooner. It is not doing this now and has since made a follow up post addressing some comments. Have a nice day ☺️

[Bramshott]

I think this is because activities are currently allowed for children but not indoors for adults. So I imagine this rule will go away from 17 May.

[Bramshott]

FWIW we took DD1 to a soft play in Ireland when she was 2 or 3, and no parents were allowed in. It was a bit of a shock at first, but actually it was great!! She immediately commandeered 2 of the play helpers and had them following her around waiting on her every move!