Cypop_5_Task_2_Behaviour

Behaviour Management Policy All children and adults are treated with equal concern and are made to feel welcome in my setting. I aim to offer a quality childcare service for parents and children. I recognise the need to set out reasonable and appropriate limits to help manage behaviour of children in my care. By providing a happy, safe 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 or any other 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 promote positive discipline as a more effective way of setting boundaries for children. Procedure (how I put the statement into practice) I will keep up to date with the behaviour management issues and relevant legislation by taking regular training and by reading relevant publications. All parents will receive a copy of my behaviour policy in their welcome pack and will have access to my policy and procedures folder. I agree methods to manage a child's behaviour with the parents before the placement starts. These methods are discussed with parents during initial meetings 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 child according to their values and practices. Records of these requirements are agreed and kept attached to the child record forms. These records are reviewed and updated during parents evenings and meetings with the 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 e.g. new baby, parents' separation, divorce, new partner or any bereavement. All information shared with me will be kept confidential unless there appears to be a child protection issue. I offer regular parents evenings to discuss the child's development, care and any issues or concerns that may arise, preferably when the child is not present. If I do not share the same first language as the child's parent, I will find a way of communicating effectively with them. This may include seeking guidance from the local early years team. I work together with parents to make sure that there is consistency in the way children are being cared for. A consistent approach benefits the child's welfare and helps to ensure that the child does not become 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 injury or damage. All significant incidents are recorded in an incident book 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, this is a normal part of a child's 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 a way of discouraging unwanted behaviour. I encourage responsibility by talking to children about choices and their possible consequences. I aim to be firm and consistent so that children know and feel secure within the boundaries I set. I will respond positively to children who seek attention or are disruptive. I will help children maintain their self-esteem by showing that I disapprove of their unacceptable behaviour but not of the child themselves. I will inform you if your child misbehaves at the end of the day by writing if in their contact book. Some children can become upset if the incident is retold in front of them. I will also inform you how the matter was dealt with, in most cases the matter will not require any further action. Punishing a child hours after an incident achieves nothings but confusion and upset. 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 the National Childminding Association (PACEY), health visitor or the local early years team for confidential advice. Concerns that could identify a particular child are kept confidential and only shared with people who need to know this information.