any ideas for settling in a child
 

Hi has anyone got any ideas for helping a child settle in that we havent tried, the child is very angry at being left, lashes out and throws chairs etc, hits staff, trys to bite this has been happening since the start of term.
Mum came into the group and stayed for a few sessions to help him settle.
We have tried distraction in various ways, mum always says goodbye, we have tried bringing in something from home for the child to look after for mum, we have tried to ignore the behaviour, but since the throwing has become worse this is not possible, we have a visual timetable so the child can see the routine, the child has a keyworker special person to relate to, its such a shame the child gets really angry and frustrated, the child has good understanding of language, the child was not left as a toddler with anyone so its the first experience of being left outside the home, after the child has vented out the anger and frustration the child is fine for the session, although finds group time difficult, and when picked up has a beaming smile, anyone got any ideas? we would be very grateful.:cheerful:

we had this a few years ago, and will try to remember what we did. child was exactly the same never been left b4, parents settled for a few days then left, always saying goodbye. we had had 3 older siblings in the setting! child had a few choice words from the older ones and bought a new meaning to signing songs (but they are other stories)

we made sure the keyworker was in on all of his days, and made time so they could settle the child each morning. the consistency really helped. also asked them to bring him in 15 mins later than everyone else, this did help as was not so busy and distracting for him. he did settle after a week or so and loved the rest of his time with us
sorry not many ideas, you are doing everything esle we did
consistency is something i always say. keep everything you do with him the same for a while, this helps

Brandy
What worked for us was time outside...the child thrived on being in our outdoor space...we took small groups out with him and gradually he chose to come inside and join in with the indoor activities...admittedly we increased his sessions as initially his attendance was hit and miss...so we worked with his parents to support his routine..bringing breakfast from home so that he actually came rather than miss out because he had'nt eaten etc....took a while, but he is now a very happy and settled member of our group:cheerful:
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