Study sheet for early years educator training · Law
Early years educator training flashcard: Duty of supervision
Supervision protects children without unnecessarily restricting development. It depends on age, development, situation and danger.
Supervision is not constant watching; protection must fit the risk and the child’s development.
Key professional terms
Aufsichtspflicht
Protection through appropriate supervision
Kindeswohl
The child’s welfare and rights
Verhältnismäßigkeit
Not intervening more than necessary
Example from early years practice
While climbing, a three-year-old is observed more closely than an experienced preschool child.
Memory sentence
„As much protection as necessary, as much freedom as possible.“
Typical exam question
What does the duty of supervision depend on?
Age, development, group situation, activity, surroundings and recognisable dangers.
Transfer question and answer
Must an educator see every child at all times?
No. Continuous visual control is not always necessary; supervision must match the situation and risk.
Last professionally reviewed: 4 September 2026