The Elements of Risk Management in Early Learning Environments Assignment Directions Risk management in early learning environments involves continual awareness risks and attention to the prevention of unintentional injuries. The number and seriousness of injuries can be significantly reduced when basic risk management principles are followed. Therefore, early learning professionals have a responsibility to understanding and addressing the element of safety when working with young children. In this assignment, you will write a 2-3 page expository essay on the elements of risk management and why these elements are important to the care of young children. Using the Unit 8 Assignment Template, please include the following: Introduction 1 paragraph on the element of planning in advance and why it is important. 1 paragraph on the element of establishing safety policies and guidelines and why it is important. 1 paragraph on the element of maintaining high-quality supervision and why it is important. 1 paragraph on the element of providing safety education and why it is important. Conclusion Writing Requirements and Assignment Guidelines Your assignment should be a 2-3 page expository essay, not including the Title and Reference pages, and should include the following elements: Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date. Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights. Reference page: Include at least two sources listed in APA format. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left aligned. Use standard 1" margins on all sides. Use APA formatting and citation style. If you need assistance with APA style, please visit the Academic Success Center. The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Your responses should be written in complete sentences and paragraphs. The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified, displaying exceptional content, organization, style, and mechanics (including the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure).