Promoting positive behaviour policy

Promoting a positive behaviour policy

My service will always aim to meet the needs of each child, and I will always respect the individuality of each child and praise the good behaviour.

I believe that mistakes and misbehaviour are the natural and practical way for any child to learn correct behaviour.

Also, I believe that I must set reasonable and appropriate limits to help manage children’s behaviour along with advice.

My expectations are flexible, realistic, and commensurate with each individual child.

Saying yes or no to any child’s request will come after due consideration, as I respect each child’s needs and wishes.
When I have to refuse any request, I will do my best to explain reasons why it is not acceptable.

Also, my promoting positive behaviour policy includes the following points:

·   Wherever possible I will try to meet parents’ requests for the care of their children according to their values and practices. Records of these requirements are agreed and kept attached to the child’s records.

·   In my business, I will never verbally abuse or discipline a child . This includes physical punishment, causing pain, discomfort, humiliation or hurting any of the children in my care in any way.

·   When children misbehave, they will be sent to the “golden time” to give a child time to calm down and think about what has happened then we will discuss the best way to resolve any issue.

·   I believe that promoting positive behaviour is important. I like a points system in which children get points for good behaviour. this system applies to all ages and different awards depend on needs, age and the development of each child.

Examples of the awards:

Stickers, deciding game to play, being the leader for a specific time, choosing which activity to do..etc

·   The cost of any awards will be included in the administration fees before a contract is signed and on any contract renewal.

·   Parents should be aware of and agree with my system before signing contract

·   Anti-bullying: I believe putting a stop to bullying starts when support is given to the bully as well as to a child who is being bullied.

·   In my business after getting approval from parents I will support bullied children through books, websites, games and role play, in conjunction with advice from parents and any expert they choose.

·   I shall support the bully by calling parents to an urgent meeting, and using positive behaviour techniques, using books, games and encouraging parents to ask for help from other agencies or experts.

If all attempts at stopping bullying  fail, in the end I will have to put my family, myself, and other children in my care first.

    Sadly, I may have to ask parents to find another childminder.

·   This policy may change or be updated at any point depending on my service needs and if legislation is updated, it will also be reviewed at least once a year.

Updated 30 /June / 2023