behaviour

I will not smack or shake any child.

I will not humiliate any child.

I aim to set a good example to the children

I will encourage children to share.

I will praise and approve good behaviour.

I will attempt to distract and re-direct a child who is misbehaving.

I will, if the misbehaviour continues, remove the child from the situation, and if the child is old enough to understand, they will be made to sit away from the others for a few minutes – this may be in the play-pen for the child’s safety.

I will explain to the children why I feel their behaviour is unacceptable.

I will only consider physical intervention if a child is in danger, e.g. if they are about to run into the road or are about to hurt another child.

I expect the children to abide by the house rules (as appropriate for their age and stage of development).

I will discuss and agree methods of behaviour management with the parents.

If a child continues to act in an unacceptable manner, and is danger to other children and adults, myself, my family, my pets or indeed my home, then I reserve the right to terminate the childminding contract immediately. This would only be if all possible steps to improve the behavior had failed, or if the child caused severe injury to another person, (child or adult) or animal or severe damage to mine or another’s property.