Introduction Look at the issues shown in each slide then discuss as a group. Remember – the role of the practitioner is to: support and empower children value the rights of children recognise when and how to intervene.

Conflict between 3–5-year-old children What is the conflict in this picture? When would you intervene? Name two strategies that could be put in place to empower children aged 3–5 years to deal with conflict themselves.

Conflict involving toddler The young child in the picture has been pushed and bitten by another toddler in the nursery. What are the difficulties in empowering children under 3 years to resolve conflict for themselves? How should the practitioner intervene to resolve the conflict while supporting the development of both children?

Conflict between 9-year-old boys This 9-year-old is unhappy because another boy has pushed in and taken his turn at playing Playstation. How can you intervene to support the boys to resolve their conflict? Whose rights have been infringed in this scenario? Name two strategies that could be put in place to empower children aged 7–9 years to deal with conflict themselves.

Girl in conflict with her father This 13-year-old complains that her father is always nagging her to tidy her room and help with household chores. The girl is normally well behaved in school and will help others in the class with coursework. What advice can you give the girl to help her resolve the conflict with her father? Why are teenagers more likely to experience conflict with parents than younger children? Would it be appropriate to speak to the father about her daughter’s complaint? Give reasons for your response.

Supporting children’s rights and anti-discriminatory practice Read the statements then discuss the questions which follow. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 14 states that it is important to: The second value of Children’s Care, Learning and Development states that: The Statutory Framework for the EYFS, with regard to social development, states that: “respect the right of the child to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.” “individuality, differences and diversity are valued and celebrated.” “(children) understand that people have different needs, views, cultures and beliefs that need to be treated with respect.”

Supporting children’s rights and anti-discriminatory practice The three principles and values shown on the previous slide support the rights of children. Practitioners working with children also have the right to be respected for their values, diversity, cultures and beliefs but these may sometimes be in conflict with the rights of children in the setting. How would you challenge a practitioner who makes a discriminatory comment to a child, their parent or carer?

Supporting children’s rights and anti-discriminatory practice How would you challenge a practitioner who makes a discriminatory comment to a colleague in the setting? How would you challenge a child who makes a discriminatory comment to another child in the setting? How would you challenge a child who makes a discriminatory comment to a practitioner in the setting?