Behaviour Policy Essay

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Behaviour Policy
All children and adults are treated with equal concern and are made to feel welcome in my home. I aim to offer a quality child care service for parents and children. I recognise the need to set out reasonable and appropriate limits to help manage the behaviour of children in my care.
By providing a happy, well-maintained environment, the children in my care will be encouraged to develop social skills to help them be accepted and welcome in society as they grow up. I do not, and will not, administer physical punishment or any form of punishment with the intention of causing pain or discomfort, nor any kind of humiliating or hurtful treatment to any child in my care. I endorse positive discipline as a more effective way of setting limits for children. Procedure
I keep up date with behaviour management issues and relevant legislation by taking regular training and reading relevant publications, such as Who Minds?
All parents receive a copy of my Behaviour Policy.
I agree methods to manage children’s behaviour with parents before the placements starts. These are discussed with parents during initial visits before the contract is signed to ensure appropriate care can be provided. Wherever possible I try to meet parents’ requests for the care of their children according to their values and practices. Records of these requirements are agreed and if necessary, attached to the child record forms.
These records will be revisited and updated during regular reviews with parents. I expect parents to inform me of any changes in the child’s home circumstances, care arrangements or any other change which may affect the child’s behaviour such as a new baby, parents’ separation, divorce or any bereavement. All information shared will be kept confidential unless there appears to be a child protection issue. I offer regular review meetings with parents to discuss their child’s care and any issues or concerns, preferably when the child is not present. If I do not share the same first language as the child’s parent, I will take action to facilitate communication. This may include seeking advice from the local early years team. I work together with parents to make sure there is consistency in the way the children are cared for. A consistent approach benefit’s the child’s welfare and makes sure that the child is not confused. I will only physically intervene, and possibly restrain, a child to prevent an accident, such as a child running into the road, or to prevent an injury or damage. All significant incidents are recorded and will be shared and discussed with the parents of the child concerned so that together we can work to resolve any behavioural issues. From time to time children will have difficulty learning to deal with their emotions and feelings and this is a normal part of child development. I will acknowledge these feelings and try to help children to find constructive solutions in liaison with their parents. Distracting and re-directing children’s activities are used as away of discouraging unwanted behaviour. I encourage responsibility by talking to the children about choices and possible consequences. I aim to be firm and consistent so that children know and feel secure in the boundaries I set. I will respond positively to children who consistently seek attention or are disruptive. I will ensure children maintain their self esteem by showing I disapprove of the behaviour of the child.
If I have concerns about a child’s behaviour, which are not being resolved, I will ask for permission from the parents to talk it through with another childcare professional. I may contact