Aim of the policy

“Our golden rules” are put into effect to ensure the safety of the children and to promote the development of social skills. They promote building of self-esteem in the children and respect of the others children and adults.

A balance is kept between the satisfaction of the child’s needs and the necessity to modify them to meet the requirements. Variety of toys and activities suitable to children’s age are provide in order to keep their interest and develop their skills.

We make sure that adults are good model of positive behaviour.

The rules are explained to the children and each situation is dealt with sensitivity, with firm but friendly and fair approach.

HOW DO WE REWARD TO PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR?

Verbal praise to child and parent
Body language, a smile, nod, hug
Child is given responsibilities and job to do
Care is taken of child’s painting, drawing, construction
Ward certificates
Small prizes

WHY DO WE REWARD TO PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR?

To encourage effort, participation, good behaviour
As a sign of achievement
To satisfy child’s needs for attention
To build and improve child’s self – esteem
To change inappropriate behaviour
To establish and build on adult/child relationship

WHAT DO WE REWARD

Effort, perseverance, achievement, concentration
General improvement in behaviour
Sharing caring, being sensitive to the needs of the others
Good play appropriate to the child
Taking care of toys, books, belongings, equipment
Appropriate behaviour
Completion of a task

HOW DO WE DEAL WITH INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR

Explain of what child has done wrong making sure it is done in a way suitable for child’s age
Withdrawal from activity or area where inappropriate behaviour occurred
Child is given a specific activity to complete
My facial expression, tone of voice, body language
Constant reminding of the rules
Child is redirected
I will make every effort to gain the full support and co-operation of the parents and each case will be reported to the parents and discuss with them.

ACTIONS

In some very difficult places like persisting fighting I will consult and seek help from Early years.
After that consultation I reserve the right to terminate the child’s place.

Manager: Y Handzhieva
Reviewed and update February 2016