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Managing behaviour in the early years
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for early years practitioners

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

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Overview

This short course explores definitions of 'good' behaviour in young children.

Gain an understanding of how broad a spectrum this definition might be, and how dependent it is upon the age of the child, cultural situation, and tolerance levels of staff.

Explore reasons for poor behaviour and strategies for improving behaviour. Evaluate the benefits of working with outside agencies and identify which agencies may be most appropriate.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Resources

  • e-Book: Encouraging positive behaviour in a learning environment - download

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will learn that all settings are required to have a positive behaviour policy
  • You will acknowledge the important role that parents/carers play in helping children to behave appropriately and be emotionally stable
  • You will understand that helping children to interact appropriately with others is a vital role for practitioners
  • You will be able to help children to develop their understanding of meeting others’ needs by encouraging them to do things for others

Advantages of this course

  • This course identifies that most children, on most occasions, want to behave in a way that is reasonable and acceptable. However, there are always occasions when children may lack the emotional, social, or behaviour skills to cope with conflict and challenging situations. Occasionally, if a child has not had the opportunity to form an attachment to a parent/carer or has experienced harsh or neglectful parenting, the child might display anti-social behaviour. Behaviour can also be affected by diet, tiredness, and illness.
  • The learning in this course emphasises that positive behaviour should be encouraged, and defines inappropriate behaviour as that which affects others in a negative way. However, expectations of behaviour should be realistic. Age and stage of development should be taken into account, as should social and cultural background.
  • The course recommends that positive attention should be the reward for positive behaviour
  • Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

This course is appropriate for childcare practitioners working in a range of settings.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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