Behaviour Management

We recognize the importance of using effective behaviour management strategies in promoting children’s welfare and enjoyment. Working in partnership with parents, we aim to manage behaviour using clear, consistent and positive strategies.  The rules are discussed on a daily basis.

Whilst at club we expect children to

• Use socially acceptable behaviour

• Comply with the club rules

• Respect one another, accepting differences of race, gender, ability, age and religion

• Develop their independence by maintaining self discipline

• Choose and participate in a variety of activities

• Ask for help if needed

• Enjoy their time at club

Encouraging positive behaviour

Positive behaviour is encouraged by:

• Staff acting as positive role models

• Praising appropriate behaviour

• Rewards

• Informing parents about individual achievements

• Offering a wide variety of play opportunities to meet the needs of the children

It is inevitable that children develop and learn, that there are times when they need support and guidance to understand that their behaviour is not acceptable. Staff at the club will try to determine the causes or triggers of the inappropriate behaviour to prevent the situation from recurring.

Dealing with inappropriate behaviour

• challenging behaviour will be addressed in a calm, firm and positive manner

• In the first instance the child will be temporarily removed from the activity

• Staff will discuss why the behaviour displayed is deemed inappropriate

• Staff will give the child the opportunity to explain their behaviour

• Staff will encourage and facilitate mediation between children to try and resolve conflicts through discussion and negotiation

• Staff will consult with parents to formulate clear strategies for dealing with persistent inappropriate behaviour

• Corporal punishment will never be used

 

 

Physical intervention

Physical intervention will only be used as a last result, when staffs believe that action is necessary to prevent injury to the child or others. If a member of staff has to physically restrain a child, the manger will be notified and an incident log will be completed. The incident will be discussed with the parent or carer as soon as possible.

 

Reviewed December 2018