P ADERBORN , SENNELA GER & DETMOLD 2012 as essential by the vast majority of German parents.
Whilst we realise that children must be allowed to play, you must remember that you are responsible for your children at all times and for any damage or other disturbance they may cause. Children should be forbidden to play in garage areas; the dangers are obvious. Equally, garage doors must not be used as ‘goals’. Remember, too, that some garage doors are self-locking from the inside, which could trap your child.
Children’s Play Areas Designated children’s play areas are for children aged 11 or under. Play areas are not to be used after dark. Pets and bicycles are not allowed inside the play areas. Ball games are only permitted in areas authorised for such games.
Children & Bicycles
Before permitting your child to ride a bicycle on the road, you should ensure that the child understands the German Highway Code and that the machine complies with German Law. The German Police quite often set up bicycle checkpoints where they examine the machine and test the child. Fines could be high for parents who have allowed an unsafe machine or child on the road. It is not permitted to ride a bicycle on pavements unless the pavement is signed for such use. However, children under the age of 9 years MUST cycle only on the pavement. Ages 9-11 are allowed to ride on the pavement.
Baby Alarms Families should be aware that there is a potential problem with the use of UK procured Baby Listening Devices. Only German authorised devices should be used as the UK frequencies infringe on German Emergency and TV channels. Their use could incur serious fines.
Baby-Sitting Baby-sitting is an informal arrangement, unlike childminding which requires registration.
If you are planning on leaving your child/children in the care of a babysitter, please do remember the following basic rules:
• A baby-sitter must be at least 16 years of age. No person under that age can be held legally responsible for any untoward happenings.
• Single adult males should not be engaged to baby-sit unless accompanied by a friend.
• The baby-sitter must have your contact telephone number or address in case of an emergency during your absence.
• Failure to provide adequate care of a child could lead to investigation concerning child abuse and possible prosecution for neglect.
In addition, it is also inadvisable to ask people just to listen out. The babysitter should be with the child. Try and make sure that your child and the baby-sitter are acquainted so that if the child wakes up he/she is not confronted by a stranger.
Remember – It is YOUR legal duty to ensure the safety of your children.
Childminding Registered Childminders Registered childminders are professional childcare providers trained in First Aid and Safeguarding children. They are registered and inspected by British Forces Early Years
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