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At Scallywags, we understand that childrenโs emotions and behaviour are an essential part of their growth and development. Itโs not uncommon for children to experience big feelings, and as caregivers, itโs our responsibility to help them navigate through these emotions. We take pride in our commitment to supporting children in this journey, and in this blog post, weโll share how weโve recently enhanced our practices to provide the best care possible.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ
In January, we dedicated an inset day to comprehensive training on behaviour management for all our staff members. This training allowed us to refine our approach, equipping us with the tools needed to address childrenโs big feelings constructively. We firmly believe in the power of continuous learning and reflection to provide the best care for your children.
๐ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐
Our commitment to nurturing childrenโs emotional well-being is further demonstrated by our โBehaviour Policy,โ which is our Policy of the Month for February. This policy serves as a guiding framework that helps us maintain a positive and respectful atmosphere within our setting. It outlines our expectations, strategies, and procedures for addressing challenging behaviours while prioritising empathy and understanding.
๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ-๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต
One of the cornerstones of our curriculum at Scallywags is our child-led forest school approach. Weโve found that this approach has a profound impact on childrenโs behaviour, physical development, well-being, and mental health.
Spending time outdoors in a natural setting allows children to explore, discover, and learn in their own way. This freedom fosters independence, confidence, and self-regulation. As children engage with nature, they develop a strong connection to the environment and a sense of responsibility for it, which often translates into more considerate and responsible behaviour.
Our forest school approach encourages physical activity, from climbing trees to exploring uneven terrain. This active play enhances gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and physical fitness, promoting overall health and well-being.
Nature has a soothing effect on the mind. Children who spend time in natural settings often experience reduced stress levels, improved concentration, and better mental health. Our forest school approach provides a calming and therapeutic environment for children to express their feelings and emotions.
๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐บ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
In each of our playrooms, weโve created a safe space where children can co-regulate and self-regulate their emotions. When a child is experiencing big feelings, our staff members sit with them, offering a comforting presence and helping them understand their emotions. This approach teaches children valuable emotional intelligence skills and provides a secure space to express themselves.
We are dedicated to nurturing not only the intellectual but also the emotional growth of your child. Our commitment to continuous training, clear behaviour policies, and a child-led forest school approach ensures that we provide the best possible environment for your child to flourish emotionally and behaviourally. We understand that childrenโs big feelings are an essential part of their development, and weโre here to support them every step of the way.
Behaviours and Big Feelings Blog written by Demi Eastment
