Childminder/Child Behaviour Management Agreement
Child
- To model appropriate behaviour ourselves at all times and to set a good example to the younger children present
- Remembering my manners and saying please and thank you
- To listen to my childminder
- To do as I am requested, and not to plead for more time to play etc
- To never use bad language
- To respect others property
- Suggested sanctions/withdrawals of treats
Childminder
- To recognise and respond positively to children appropriate behaviour and give praise and reward for it
- To give five minute warnings that games need to be finished etc
- To listen to the child’s opinions and include them in any planning
- To anticipate potential unacceptable behaviour and redirect towards appropriate behaviour
- To explain to children why particular behaviours are not acceptable, and the consequences of such behaviour should occur
- To provide indirect opportunities, such as through drama and storytelling, to discuss conflict, cause and effect of actions, personal and social problems etc.
- Always take into account the age and stage of the child development when dealing with inappropriate behaviour
- To take children aside from the situation to be told how and why such behaviour is unacceptable
- Each child involved will be given the opportunity to talk about what happened
- The child(ren) will be encourage to decide what other behaviour will be more appropriate and acceptable
In the event of persistent unacceptable behaviour, we shall seek agreement with the parents/carers on the best way to help the child move towards more acceptable behaviour.