- In order to provide children with access to information [a right enshrined in Article 17 of the UNCRC], the institution should assist children with using the Internet and in reading newspapers, journals and other literature (Article 15 (a)); - The daily schedule should include a dedicated time for children’s play and leisure. Children should be allowed to use this time to participate in planned activities as well as unplanned activities (Article 16 (a.1)); - During the time allocated for unplanned leisure activities, children should have the choice of doing what they want, or of not doing anything at all should they so choose (Article 16 (a.2)); - Children should be encouraged to participate in planning and carrying out activities to celebrate birthdays as well as national and religious occasions (Article 16 (c)); - Staff should work with the children to find solutions to problems that arise among children [own emphasis] (Article 17 (c)); - If a child wants a specific member of staff to be appointed for discussing their personal safety with, the views of the child should be taken into account (Article 18 (d)); - Children’s schedules should be flexible and open to discussion and change. To teach responsibility, children should be included in the process of making such decisions (Article 19(c)); - Children should be informed of their rights and responsibilities in the institution (Article 19(d)); - Children should be encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle, and should be given information on nutritious foods, sports and other such activities in addition to encouraging their participation in such activities (Article 23 (d)); - Children should be given information on health, and they should be given the opportunity to discuss issues related to: 1. HIV/Aids, 2. Narcotics, 3. Importance of self-confidence in dealing with bullying (Article 23 (e)); - If the child expresses the wish to be accompanied by a member of staff during a medical consultation and/or the wish to be seen by a doctor of the same gender, such wishes should be given due consideration (Article 23 (f)); - A complaints mechanism should be established, and children should be given information on the mechanism in a manner that is suitable to their age and development (Article 34 (a)); 19