Behaviour

As a professional childminder I will manage children’s behaviour without the use of physical punishment.

I aim to:

Treat all children with respect and I believe that when children feel good about themselves, their behaviour reflects those good feeling.
Encourage your child to follow some golden rules that will preserve the safety and wellbeing of all.
Give clear and constant boundaries for children, giving praise and encouragement for good behaviour rather than to respond to unacceptable behaviour.
In case of unacceptable behaviour, will distract them or explain the reasons why this behaviour is not allowed (depending on the child’s age and stage of understanding)
If they persist, I will sit them down away from the other children to explain and calm them down.
Not tolerate inappropriate language (i.e. swearing, racial or sexual) from any adults or children.
Be consistent.

I will only physically intervene or restrain a child to prevent an accident (i.e. a child running out into the road). Any significant incidents are recorded in an incident book and a parent will be asked to sign this to show that they have been informed.

I will discuss all aspects of children’s behaviour in more detail with parents before a placement begins, so that I am as consistent as possible with how they are disciplined at home, within reason.

Records of any requirements agreed are kept with the child’s record forms and are updated during reviews with parents.

I expect parents to inform me as soon as possible of any changes in the child’s home circumstances, which will affect their behaviour, such as new baby or parent’s divorce. All information shared will be kept confidential unless there appears to be a child protection issue.