Laser Lessons - Lesson

Understand the principles of supporting positive behaviour in home-based childcare settings

Watch this video which is about dealing with conflict, produced by the DfES as part of the EYFS pack. Watch the video and note down any thoughts or questions you might have for your tutor. How did the setting practitioner deal with the situation? Do you think there was anything she did wrong? What did she do well?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'Understanding and managing my children’s behaviour’ from Action for Children
'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage: Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five’ by the Department for Education
'Phew! It’s normal. An age by age guide for what to expect from kids and teens – and what they need from us by Karen Young
Laser reading text: Positive behaviour
Laser reading text: Attachment and socialisation

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Read the National Strategies document, ‘Excellence and Enjoyment: Social and Personal Aspects of Learning: Relationships, Foundation Stage’ produced by the DfES in association with Surestart.Click on the link to the left to access this document.Use this document to help prepare an activity which will help children to understand about relationships.
Look at the National Strategies document ‘Getting on and falling out, foundation stage’ produced by the DfES.Click on the link to the left to access this document.
Click to read this example of a ‘Behaviour support policy and procedure’ from Wigan Council. Do you have a similar policy?
Think of ways in which adults can respond and interact with children positively and appropriately. Make a poster for your home as a reminder for yourself and the parents of the children you care for.

Think And Challenge