© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 1 Managing Children’s behaviour in the Playground This course is suitable for welfare assistants and members of mid-day supervisory teams. It provides an introduction to positive behaviour management in the playground, including tips for supervision, safety, child development, team work and recognised good practice. It provides an opportunity to share good practice and reflect on possible practical improvements in the delegates’ own schools. Objectives * Explore the links between the course materials, the Five Outcomes and safeguarding children * To have reflected on current behaviours and their possible causes * To have ideas for improving supervision & safety - interest and enjoyment - children’s development - children’s ability to self-manage - rewards and sanctions - behaviour management - skills and strategies within the team Participants will learn well-researched ways of managing children’s behaviour and share experiences to improve playground behaviour. By the end of the session, participants will * have confirmation of 'current good practice' * have discussed issues and have ideas for ways of making practical improvements * have rehearsed ways of managing behaviours in the playground * understand the value of a positive approach to children Course Introduction:

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 2 Managing Children’s Behaviour in the Playground Introductions.... Your trainer Do you know each other?

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 3 Skills Active Overview: Access Training is accredited by SkillsActive and has signed up to its national Code of Practice SkillsActive “quality assure” the training. This training may be useful, or even count towards, other qualifications, such as NVQs.

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 4 Managing Children’s Behaviour in the Playground: Objectives To have reflected on current behaviours and their possible causes To have ideas for improving –Supervision & Safety –Interest and Enjoyment –Children’s development –Children’s ability to self- manage –Rewards and sanctions –Behaviour management skills and strategies within the team Participants will learn well-researched ways of managing children’s behaviour and share experiences to improve playground behaviour. By the end of the session, participants will –Have confirmation of “current good practice” –Have discussed issues and have ideas for ways of making practical improvements –Have rehearsed ways of managing behaviours in the playground –Understand the value of a positive approach to children

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 5 The Five Outcomes: –be healthy –stay safe –enjoy and achieve –make a positive contribution –achieve economic well-being. Safeguarding Children The National Anti-Bullying Charter & National Guidance How does this course support The National Picture?

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 6 Ingredients for success Relationships Supervision & Safety Interest and Enjoyment Children’s development Children’s ability to self- manage Rewards and sanctions Team management Behaviour, instructions,

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 7 Relationships The critical one. Get this right and the rest becomes easier! Activity 1: Mrs Granny Smith, Mrs Fayre and Mrs Bulldog 7

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 8 Relationships Work on 10/10 for activity 1 Know the children Listen, show an interest 2-way responsibility, respect, self esteem Clear boundaries, instructions, consistency High but realistic expectations You can influence, but not control others

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 9 Supervision & Safety A primary duty is to ensure safety Consider: –Size of playground, number of children, number of staff, environment, blind spots, play opportunities –Systems / practices that improve safety

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 10 Interest and Enjoyment "Idle hands are the devil's tools“ Variety Interest Equipment & Environment A staff team with suitable skills Interest versus Safety!

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 11 Children’s development Children’s development: –Physical –Cognitive/Intellectual –Social –Moral –Spiritual –Emotional –Identity Self-Management Skills

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 12 Self-Management Coats, shoes Games & activity equipment Buddy schemes & caring for each other

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 13 Rewards and Sanctions Rewards Do change behaviour Must be given fairly, for a reason – not as a bribe Once awarded cannot be taken away Emotional rewards trump all other rewards Sanctions Do not change behaviour May limit a behaviour to buy time to modify it Certainty of a sanction is more effective than its severity Plan for escalating levels of sanction Always warn of sanctions as a choice

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 14 A Positive Approach, Rewards and sanctions Remember 20:1 ratio! Draw attention to what you WANT Model what you WANT Praise what you WANT Rewards usually work better than sanctions CONSISTENCY is essential Work on behaviour management skills and strategies within the team

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 15 Team & Individual Management Positioning Body language Positive boundary setting Private words Refocus children using questions Use of “time out” Use of children High expectation of compliance

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 16 Further management techniques: –Instructions and commands –Behaviour tips & strategies –Planned Ignoring Team & Individual Management

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 17 Instructions and commands Make commands short and clear Consider sign supported cards Give one command at a time Be polite – model “mutual respect” Avoid threats. Use promises Avoid ‘stop’ commands; use ‘do’ commands Use the ‘when-then’ rule Support each other – “Ear Lobe Support”! Encourage child’s problem solving

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 18 Current behaviours and possible causes Social Learning Theory: –Positive reinforcement –Negative reinforcement –Rewards, Sanctions, Punishment –Learning by observation of action and response –“No child misbehaves for no reason”

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 19 Observing and Understanding behaviour A – Antecedent B – Behaviour C – Consequences

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 20 Strategies to enhance good behaviour Active praise Good communication including active listening Identify target behaviours and set measurable goals with child Planned ignoring Warnings State clear consequences for misbehaviour Any reprimand needed is given in private Note ABC then alter ‘triggers’ to avoid repetition Time-out (Health warning!!!) Response cost Quiet areas to gain self control Self-management training Anger management Problem solving training

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 21 Planned Ignoring Can be effective if not over-used. Most children like to be noticed. Thinking of safety, before using the technique, decide: –What can be ignored? For how long? When can it be ignored –What will you do next if the planned ignoring does not work –Will you go for “Immediate ignoring” or “Informed ignoring”? Immediate Ignoring: –You ignore the behaviour and focus on others who are doing the right thing –You acknowledge the compliant behaviour if/when it occurs Informed Ignoring: –You tell the child that you will help as soon as they are doing as required –You then turn away, ignore them & focus on others who are doing the right thing –You acknowledge the compliant behaviour if/when it occurs

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 22 General Tips Keep cool. –Think adrenaline, tone of voice, body language, humour, diversion tactics Keep perspective –Most do behave most of the time. No child misbehaves “for no reason”. –The trick is to work out what the reason is and have the wisdom to know that the behaviour may be deep-seated Train them early. Train them to be responsible.

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 23 Problem Case Studies Behaviours you have experienced –Challenging –Withdrawn –Inappropriate –Bullying Examples of other behaviours

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 24 Headings for Action Plan Name of school Date Priorities for change What might you want to experiment with in order to improve effectiveness? Agreement about any common approaches you are ready to adopt Agreements re: –commitments to any further explorations/piloting of change –identify any support you need How will you track your progress and share experience? Date of review

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 25 The Five Outcomes: –be healthy –stay safe –enjoy and achieve –make a positive contribution –achieve economic well-being. Safeguarding Children How can we now better support The National Picture?

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 26 Questions & Further Help Access Training: –229 Scraptoft Lane, Leicester LE5 2HT – Tear-off slip at bottom of evaluation form Resources: Handouts & ideas for further reading

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 27 Conclusion ACTION to improve behaviour and learning during outdoor playtimes Evaluation Sheets Certificates Notes, Bibliography, Web Site Action Plans

© Rik Ludlow 2010, licensed to Access Training. Slide no: 28 Managing Children’s Behaviour in the Playground: Objectives To have reflected on current behaviours and their possible causes To have ideas for improving –Supervision & Safety –Interest and Enjoyment –Children’s development –Children’s ability to self- manage –Rewards and sanctions –Behaviour management skills and strategies within the team Participants will learn well-researched ways of managing children’s behaviour and share experiences to improve playground behaviour By the end of the session, participants will –Have confirmation of “current good practice” –Have discussed issues and have ideas for ways of making practical improvements –Have rehearsed ways of managing behaviours in the playground –Understand the value of a positive approach to children 28

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