Scenario: James - Using A Child Focused Approach

[dakotaaaxo]

This is for Scenario 1 (James) under the Legislative topic
I have put my attempted answers for 3 of my questions and I am not sure if I am on the right track or not. I am also COMPLETELY stuck on the question "using a child focused approach"
Any help would be much appreciated! TIA.

Following policy and procedures what is your immediate response?
I would firstly ask James calmly and nicely why he seems to be so frustrated and et him know that violence is not the right way to deal with a matter if he seems frustrated in a situation or with someone.
I would then ask him if he would like to apologise to the child as this the right thing to do and ask James if he would like to go and see his younger brother Tony after he has done so he can calm down from the situation.

Will you make a report?
I will not make a report at this current time as there is simply not enough evidence at this time, but I will write down some notes confidentially for future referances.

Will the parent be notified? Explain.
Yes I will notify the parents and explain to them about his behaviour and his aggression towards the other children at the centre.

Using a child focused approach explain how you will communicate with the child.

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[panga38]

I am not sure how old James is but think that it would probably be a good starting point by not putting a label to his feelings; 'frustration' just in case he is more than frustrated. ask him how he feels, what he did, how he thinks it made the other child feel, if there is any other way he could have handled it and how, may be a bit of time to think about what he needs to say to his peer that might make him feel better ( E.g. I will go and help X while you play here with train and while you do that, I would like you to think about what you can say to c to help them feel better, we can then talk about it , here is a sand timer, I will be back in five minutes). I always make a small note for my self in my journal just in case the incident escalates.
I hope this helps.

[Lorina]

For your "child focused" response you can also include maybe role playing out different scenarios and how to handle our emotions such as a friend not letting us play, a child snatching a toy away, a friend hitting us. Role playing really helps get the message across. You can also read books and stories on emotions and feeling as well...

Hope this helps,

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Lorina