We have a family who is refusing to take off religious beads/ necklaces and jewellery from his two children 10 months and 2 years olds. Where do we stand with families. We have a risk assessment in place for this to be removed upon putting child to sleep?

Red Nose provides safety information in relation to the use of any form of jewellery, cords or clothing that may risk strangulation when baby/child is sleeping.
https://rednose.org.au/article/is-it-ok-for-babies-to-wear-a-necklace-or-beads

Red Nose also some guidelines in relation to having conversations with families & necklaces are included in that.
https://rednose.org.au/downloads/Familyfactsheet.pdf
Has there been a conversation about this with the parents of the children which includes the Centres requirement to meet regulations?

ACECQA & NSW Dept of Ed - ECEC have information from a Regulatory perspective.

ACECQA - P4
“Any clothing or jewellery that could pose a strangulation or choking hazard must be removed before the infant or child is placed in the sleep space.”
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-08/PolicyGuidelines_SleepRestForChildren_August2024.pdf

NSW Dept Ed - ECEC - P17 at bottom of page.(Cultural practices)
https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/main-education/early-childhood-education/whats-happening-in-the-early-childhood-education-sector/media/ece-resources/safe-sleep/Sleep_and_rest_for_children_policy_guidelines_for_ECEC_services.pdf