behaviour guidence policy

[muskaan]

hi lorina
Case study 3
You are the newly appointed director of a preschool that cares for 30, three- to five- year old children. You are currently going through a process of reviewing a number of policies including the service’s behaviour guidance policy. This policy appears not to have been reviewed properly for about two years.
You would like to involve others at the service in the policy review and to use this as an opportunity to discuss some behaviour issues that you have observed since you commenced working at the service.
Explain how you would address the following in your review of the behaviour guidance policy and discussions with stakeholders:
a) explore the way the environment and curriculum currently influence children’s behaviour
b) establish guidelines in consultation with families that are relevant to the culture and background of the children and policies of the service
c) develop guidelines in collaboration with children according to their ability to do so
d) discuss needs and concerns of children who may be affected by the behaviour of others
e) use relationship-based strategies to help children learn about behaviour
f) develop behaviour guidance plans for individual children in accordance with the service philosophy and policies.

ans:
The service’s Behaviour Guidance Policy:
emphasises that children have the same rights as adults; and
recognises, values and celebrates the differences and similarities that exist in all persons
Behaviour guidance strategies
Provides a safe, secure and supportive environment in which children are guided in learning appropriate behaviours.
Educators to understand that behaviour guidance and expectations vary according to the child’s age in relation to:
Babies - the comfort and health of babies are considered when understanding their behaviour ( ie babies need for food or drink, a nappy change, possible illness or need for play and interaction or rest/ sleep.)
Toddlers - Modelling and explicit teaching are used to encourage children to use words to communicate with each other as language deveolps.
Pre school –Children are encouraged to interact cooperatively in learning opportunities and use positive language to develop friendships.
School age –Staff will support children learning to self – monitor their behaviour and reflect upon the consequences of positive and negative behaviours.
Families- The service informs families about the behaviour guidance policy on enrolment and seeks information from families about the behaviour guidance strategies used at home.
Staff- respond to, and acknowledge children’s emotions, such as happiness, anger, pleasure, fear, anxiety, frustration, sadness, and pride.
Interact with children, families and peers equitably and respectfully; o use language that promotes empathy and understanding; support and encourage children to be fair and respectful of others.
Communication with different stakeholders
Rural Care children requiring assistance to participate in the program can be supported via Inclusion Support Services. Pre-school children are able to be supported through DECD support services.
Policy review - The service will review the Behaviour Guidance Policy and guidelines annually and as necessary. Families are encouraged to collaborate with the service to review the policy and procedures.
Staffs are essential stakeholders in the policy review process and will be encouraged to be actively involved.
Appropriate behaviours strategies
Positive behaviours are Encouraged all time.(that’s great sharing)(Inappropriate behaviours are discouraged by using a firm, calm voice (ex- stop, toys are not for throwing, they are for playing).
Acknowledge feelings (ex-I can see your are angry, you can ask for a turn instead of yelling)
Children are encouraged to develop the following positive behaviours
Sharing and taking turns, Negotiating with peers, Identifying a problem and attempting to solve it, Displaying empathy for others, Managing emotions and behaviour appropriately, Inappropriate behaviours such as biting, physical aggression and bullying are discouraged.
(http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org. ... _childhood_ australias_code_of_ethics.html, http://www.gowrievictoria.org.au/Portal ... _Dec12.pdf, QA5 5.2.2 Each child is supported to manage their own behaviour, respond appropriately to the behaviour of others and communicate effectively to resolve conflicts. 5.2.3 The dignity and the rights of every child are maintained at all times., Section 166 Offence to use inappropriate discipline)

could you please have look and let me know if my attempt is right or not?

[Jayelise]

Hi There,
It is a bit hard to determine what answer is for what question because you have not corresponded that in your answers.
Goodluck