301 inappropriate and appropriate behaviour

[claireb]

hi can anyone please help with what is meant by inappropriate and appropriate behaviour when interacting with children. I know it is generally about keeping it professional but how do I write it down to be good enough as an answer?

[fluffy bunny]

Hi Claireb,

Is this question K3D162? If it is i wrote:

It is important to establish a good relationship with children, it is also important to be aware that the relationship should be friendly but not unprofessional. As an early years practitioner you are not a member of the childs family nor are you taking the place of the childs parents. We have to find ways of communicating at the childs level without being too childish, you wouldnt speak to a 12yr old the same way as you would speak to a 2yr old. Interacting with children inappropriately can also be a child protection issue. In my setting we have policies and procedures which helps to ensure that my behaviour at all times.

My setting has a behaviour management policy that must be adhered to at all times. Children should be allowed to grow and prosper both socially and intellectually they need the support of a warm, friendly environment where adults make them feel secure, appreciated and respected and where they can try out various ways of acting and interacting without fear of humiliation, blame or neglect.

Then you can go onto say about the childrens act 1989 guidelines on behaviour and sanctions, namely that children should be respected and that corporal punishment (slapping, smacking or shaking etc) will not be an acceptable practice, although it may be necessary to take physical action in an emergency to prevent personal injury or serious damage to property.

I hope this will help you