Management of Behaviour Procedure
Aim.
The aim of this procedure is to safeguard both children and staff at Just For Fun. Whilst the procedure sets out guidelines to reward positive behaviour, it also deals with the event of negative and persistently undesirable behaviour
Rewarding Positive Behaviour.
At Just For Fun we recognise those children who are well behaved. This not only raises children’s self-esteem but encourages others to follow their example, thus reducing the incidents of negative behaviour and making the Club a happier place for all. Children will be praised by all members of staff for good behaviour or achievements. Staff are encouraged to relay these achievements to other members of staff, management and groups of children. Staff/ Management will encourage the child to inform parents/carers of these achievements.
At the breakfast /after school club achievements will be recognised by the awarding personal points, to be logged on a chart. At the end of the academic year a prize will be awarded for the most points, certificates will be awarded for consistent achievements.
What Constitutes Unacceptable Behaviour?
An event that either directly or indirectly compromises the safety, security or well-being of the child, other children, or a member of staff.
We appreciate that negative behaviour can range from minor disobedience to threatening and potentially violent behaviour. This procedure is to be used in cases of a more serious nature. The general high-spirited nature of the children playing may require a ‘time-out’ or cooling-off period. Sometimes behaviour escalates and can become unsafe. It is on these occasions that the following procedure should be used.
Procedure For Dealing with Unacceptable Behavior
When confronted with negative behavior, staff will be clear to distinguish between ‘disengaged’, ‘disruptive’ and ‘unacceptable’ behaviour.
‘Disengaged’ behaviour may indicate that a child is bored/unsettled/unhappy. With sensitive intervention, staff may be able to re-engage a child in purposeful activity.
‘Disruptive’ behaviour describes a child whose behavior prevents other children from enjoying themselves. Staff will collectively discuss incidents and agree on the best way to deal with them.
‘Unacceptable’ behaviour refers to non-negotiable actions and may include discriminatory remarks, violence, bullying or destruction of equipment or personal belongings.
Staff will be clear that consequences will follow from such behaviour, including in the first instance, temporarily removing a child from the activity session.
Unacceptable behaviour will always be discussed with parents/carer and child.
Parents/carers will be notified of any incident has displayed unacceptable behaviour, or, where their child has been violent towards another child or a member of staff.
Support will always be offered to parents to help them find strategies to assist them in dealing with behaviour issues, as this often has an impact on the child behaviour at Just For Fun. Where ever possible a joint strategy will be discussed and agreed.
The Procedure
One Incident of Misbehaviour
If a child consistently misbehaves the following action will follow:
- The child will be given a warning and given an explaniation as to why he should not
Second Incident of Misbehaviour
If a significant second incident occurs the following actions will be taken:
- A record will be made in the incident book and the parent/carer collecting the child will be asked to sign the entry.
- The child will be removed from activities and will be asked to sit on a time out for a minute for each year of their age. The Manager will then discuss the reasons for the behaviour, why the behaviour is unacceptable, how the behaviour can be managed by the child and the consequences of their actions on others.
Third Incident of Misbehaviour
If another incident occurs the following actions will be taken:
The child will be withdrawn from all activities until the following has occurred and decision and agreement by all has been made:
- Discussion with parents
- Managers are informed.
- The parent will be spoken to about exclusion from the club.
If after three written warnings over the period of the child’s attendance, or there is an incident which is deemed completely unacceptable the parent / guardian will be invited to meet with the Managers to discuss matters, which may include the exclusion of the child from Just For Fun Out Of School Club Ltd.
The Manager will be responsible for Behaviour Management issues.
Just For Fun Out Of School Club Ltd reserves the right to exclude a child with immediate effect if issues of safety arise from a child’s behaviour.
Our Management of Behaviour Procedure underlines our commitment to the EYFS Theme of A Unique Child, Positive Relationships – Respecting Others, and the Welfare Requirements of the Statutory Framework.
We are also committed to safeguarding children and to promote children’s welfare.