Our child behaviour management policy is based on the importance of respect and dignity for the child, acknowledging and accepting children’s feelings and encouraging these feelings to be expressed. Steps that we take towards establishing good behaviour management include: 

• Setting and maintaining appropriate limits of behaviour

• Verbal redirection

• Explaining the appropriate uses of materials and equipment

•  Reinforcing positive behaviour with praise

• Explaining why a behaviour is inappropriate/unacceptable and providing acceptable options

•  Offering children choices and encouraging decision making.

• Setting realistic expectations which are age and stage appropriate

•  All staff encouraged to provide good role modeling to children

 

If the staff are concerned about a child’s behaviour, they will speak to the parent and implement strategies that ensures continuity between home and our childcare centre.