MARGARET BARNARD PLAYGROUP

BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE POLICY

Good behaviour and discipline are essential to ensure the smooth and safe running of the group. The foundation is provided for the development of morals and values whilst advocating acceptable behaviour in children. Deliberate bad behaviour is never acceptable.

Adults involved in the group are aware of their role in promoting acceptable behaviour wilt:-

• act as a good role model by showing consideration, respect and good manners to, and for, others in particular children
  
  
• provide a social environment where activities are stimulating and appropriate for the development stage of the children
  
  
• provide situations where each individual can enjoy freedom without threatening the enjoyment of others
  
  
• understand age/stage appropriate behaviour
  
  
• encourage children to develop self discipline
  
  
• be positive, constructive and fair, rewarding and praising acceptable behaviour
  
  
• be able to differentiate between deliberate and accidental occurrences
  
  
• be aware there may be underlying problems when unacceptable behaviour occurs
  
  
• use appropriate language and establish eye contact when talking to the children
  
  
• work with parents and carers to promote and encourage acceptable behaviour
  
  
• always respect confidentiality
  
  
• in extreme cases it may be necessary to exclude a child

CHILDREN WILL NEVER BE SMACKED, SHAKEN. HUMILIATED, RIDICULED, THREATENED. LEFT IN ISOLATION OR MADE TO FEEL UNWANTED OR UNDERVALUED.

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